Windows hooker - intercepts system calls to make Win32 programs run in a window, to enhance application compatibility, to enhance video modes, to stretch timing and emulate CD disk data and audio tracks. It is typically very useful to run old Windows games.

Features

  • Run fullscreen programs in window mode
  • Perform time stretching to slow down or speed up actions
  • Add several compatibility options to support legacy programs
  • Log operations, show program status and palette
  • Emulate CD audio tracks playing ripped audio files
  • Emulate CD and HD file systems
  • Emulate registry and configuration files
  • Emulate custom locale
  • Usable through a GUI or with customized proxies

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User Reviews

  • The download is broken! It doesn't work!
  • The program works without any problems. I can recommend a YouTube guide named "Run Any Game in Windowed Mode using DXWND". I managed to run Lords of Magic Special Edition without any issues. You did a great job, thank you.
  • Amazing tool for compatibility and to optionally make games run on windowed mode. Note the tool is so complete, that the original "run games in a window" description seems dated and funny compared to what it can really achieve. MUST HAVE FOR RETRO GAMING.
    1 user found this review helpful.
  • Great little program to run old 32 bit software on a 64bit machine. Ease of use may be a little difficult for first time users, may take a little time to familiarise yourself with the software. The performance is fantastic and the graphics are excellent. There are lots of tweaks and enhancements for advanced users.
  • Grand thanks!
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ User Interface (UI) Software, C++ Presentation Software

Registered

2011-09-06