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2018-06-06
2018-06-07
  • Joshua Hanna

    Joshua Hanna - 2018-06-06

    I am trying to install this Cincinatti Milicron DOS based Program that has a 2 disk setup and no matter what I get this same error:

    Install Error: Cannot Create Directory Aborting Install.

    The program itself is actually an EXE file which I find a little ironic, I was wondering if some one can help me figure out how to make this work, so that i can set this up in the Autoexe.txt file so I can just run the program each time from there.

     
    • Jos Schaars

      Jos Schaars - 2018-06-06

      DOS programs needs no installation. Just copy the directory(ies) from the old to the new PC. That way you also get any settings or data.

      Jos

       
  • Joshua Hanna

    Joshua Hanna - 2018-06-07

    what if i dont have any of said directories? is there a way i can create them without it giving me issues?

     
    • Jos Schaars

      Jos Schaars - 2018-06-07

      The home page of vDos.info states:
      "If you don't already use (still rely on) a DOS application, want to play/experiment with DOS, its command prompt, programs or games: Forget about vDos, it is not meant for you!"

      So you should already have a working copy of the program somewhere.

      However, if you installed vDos to C:\vDos:

      Windows:
      Create a subdirectory like Install (C:\vDos\Install).
      Copy the contents of both disks to there (overwritef iles is OK).
      Start vDos

      vDos command prompt:
      use a: c:\vdos\install
      a:install (or whatever to run for installation)

      Installation program:
      Install to C:
      When the installation program asks you to swap disks, just press Enter (both disks are at A:).

      Jos