Useful DOS software last updated on 2017-11-24

Commodore-related software

Commodore emulators

Personal C64 1.21 (1996-11-18), emulates a C64 on your PC (© by Wolfgang Lorenz , 1994-1997) [pc64e121.zip, 692.441 bytes] (download directory) MORE: Before the project was abandoned, it was re-released as the free 1.22 version (1997-09-01) [pc64e122.zip, 503.580 bytes], along with its source [pc64s122.zip, 892.462 bytes] (download directory).



Commodore-PC transfer software

Auxiliary utilities for Commodore-PC transfer software

F64Check 0.10 beta (2003-01-05), checks F64 files, created by FCOPY-PC, and displays information about unusual sectors (© by Joe Forster/STA , 2003) [f64ck010.zip, 12.138 bytes]

LPTDetect 0.11 (1998-11-15), detects parallel ports and optionally updates the BIOS data area accordingly (© by Wolfgang Moser , 1998) [lptdct11.zip, 26.849 bytes]

X1541Test 0.10 (1999-01-12), determines whether parallel ports are compatible with the X1541 cable or not (© by Wolfgang Moser and Nicolas Welte , 1999) [x1541t10.zip, 29.213 bytes]

XCDetect 0.17 (1998-11-27), detects and tests all the X1541-series serial cables (© by Wolfgang Moser , 1998) [xcdtct17.zip, 35.490 bytes]

XCDetect 0.18 (2004-12-19), detects and tests all the X1541-series serial cables, including the XM1541 and XA1541 cables (© by Wolfgang Moser , 1998-2004) [xcdtct18.zip, 38.570 bytes]

XCTest 0.13 beta (2004-09-01), low-level test software for X1541-series serial cables (© by Joe Forster/STA, 2001-2004) [xctst013.zip, 27.933 bytes]

Commodore file format converters

64Copy 4.45 (2014-03-26), all-in-one conversion center for Commodore-related file formats (© by Peter Schepers , 1994-2014) [64cp445.zip, 1.132.152 bytes] (homepage) LFN SUPPORT: Although this is a DOS software, it can use long file names, when available. ALTERNATIVE: The Star Commander can do some of what this software can and some more.

mcart 0.64 (2006-04-25), converts cartridge ROM dumps into CRT cartridge images (© by Markus Brenner , 1998-2006) [mcart64.zip, 49.567 bytes] (homepage)

s2g 0.14 (2000-08-03), converts sixpacked ZipCode archives into GCR-coded disk images (© by Markus Brenner , 1999-2000) [s2g.zip, 58.999 bytes] (homepage) WARNING: To use this, you will also need CWSDPMI 5.0 (2000-10-22), a DOS extender for software compiled with DJGPP v2 (© by Charles W Sandmann , 1995-2000).

The Star Utilities, package of software for mass conversion of Commodore-related archive formats (see the homepage)

WAV-PRG 1.2 (2000-01-07), converts Commodore tape files between TAP/WAV and P00/PRG/T64 format (© by Fabrizio Gennari and Janne Veli Kujala , 1999-2000) [dosw-p12.zip, 175.245 bytes] (homepage) WARNING: Apparently, the DOS version is not developed anymore, see the Windows or GNU/Linux version instead.



Commodore music players

SIDPlay 1.40a (1995-11-16), plays SID music on your PC (© by Michael Schwendt , 1994-1995) [sidp140a.zip, 301.290 bytes]

VACSID 1.58 (1997-03-02), plays SID music on your PC (© by Oliver Blasnik , 1997) [vsid158.zip, 108.894 bytes] HACK: The run-time error 200 on fast CPU's has been fixed.

VACSID 1.59 (1997-10-19), plays SID music on your PC (© by Oliver Blasnik , 1997) [vsid159.zip, 139.452 bytes] NOTE: This release uses a more compatible DOS extender than that of the previous release. HACK: The run-time error 200 on fast CPU's has been fixed.



General software

Archivers and packers

Audio utilities

L3ENC 2.72 shareware (1997-12-10), MP3 decoder/encoder (© by Fraunhofer IIS , 1994-1997) [l3v272d1.zip, 324.843 bytes]

SB Pro Volume Maximizer (1996-01-02), pumps up the volume of your Sound Blaster Pro to the maximum (© by Joe Forster/STA , 1996) [sbpromax.zip, 4.007 bytes]

XTC-PLAY 0.97c (1997-07-30), MIDI/MOD/MP3 player (© by Kilroy^Sanction, 1994-1997) [xtcp097c.zip, 404.698 bytes]

Disk utilities

22DISK 2.07 (1996-11-01), converts floppy disks between MS-DOS and various CP/M formats (© by Sydex , 1988-1996) [22dsk144.zip, 232.479 bytes]

AnaDisk 2.07 (1992-09-03), floppy disk analyzer and editor (© by Sydex , 1987-1992) [anad207.zip, 134.331 bytes]

CD-Install (1999-11-30), helps you with installing software when the install disks are in separate directories on a CD-ROM (or any other read-only medium) (© by Joe Forster/STA , 1999) [cdinst.zip, 6.324 bytes]

CDSPEED 1.1 (1999-07-27), sets CD drive speed and spin-down time (© by Andrey Yasniy , 1999) [cdspd11d.zip, 37.431 bytes]

CORETest 3.03 (1994-09-02), hard disk benchmark (© by CORE International , 1994) [core303.zip, 26.418 bytes]

Con>Format 1.08A (1992-07-17), resident floppy disk formatter (© by Sydex , 1988-1992) [cnfmt108.zip, 38.907 bytes] HACK: The shareware nag screen has been removed.

Diskfill 2.0 beta 5 (1996-06-02), copies files onto floppy disks, with optimal filling and direct disk access (© by Halász Csaba , 1996) [df20b5.zip, 21.722 bytes]

DiskDupe 7.0 Pro (1994-02-06), floppy disk copier (© by Micro System Designs, Inc. , 1988-1994) [ddupe70p.zip, 159.067 bytes]

OPTune 1.3 (1990-09-24), excellent disk defragmenter (© by Gazelle Systems , 1989-1990) [optune13.zip, 65.612 bytes] WARNING: The software does not recognize long file names and will destroy them. If you want to defragment a partition, that contains long file names, with the "Optimize" function, make sure to set "Sort and pack directories" to "NO" in the "Options" submenu. WARNING: The software does not recognize FAT32 partitions and may also crash on FAT16 partitions with lots of files and directories, if it runs out of memory.

QuikFlop 2.0 (1988-11-24), speeds up floppy access a bit (© by Dave Williams , 1988) [qflop2.zip, 3.900 bytes]

TeleDisk 2.14 (1992-01-30), floppy disk imager (© by Sydex, 1989-1992) [teled214.zip, 84.241 bytes]

File managers

The Volkov Commander 4.05 shareware (2000-06-16) (© by Vsevolod V. Volkov , 1991-2000) [vc405sw.zip, 98.884 bytes] (homepage) ALTERNATIVE: The Star Commander can do most of what this software can and some more.

The Volkov Commander 4.99.08 alpha (2000-06-02), test release of the upcoming VC 5.0, with support for long file names under Windows 95/98, archive handling and much-much more (© by Vsevolod V. Volkov , 1991-2000) [vc49908a.zip, 106.255 bytes] (homepage) LFN SUPPORT: Although this is a DOS software, it can use long file names, when available. ALTERNATIVE: The Star Commander can do most of what this software can and some more.

Volkov Commander Inactive Panel Preprocessor (1999-10-20), preprocesses VC 4.xx menu and extension file commands by converting "%" symbols to data of the inactive panel (© by Joe Forster/STA, 1999) [vcippp.zip, 4.220 bytes]

File utilities

Game utilities

Graphics utilities

EGAMODE (1992-09-27), switches the VGA adaptor into EGA (25/43 lines) and VGA (25/50 lines) mode (© by Dr. Ombrax , 1992) [egamode.zip, 1.174 bytes]

FONTMAN & PALMAN 2.2 (1995-09-15), VGA font and palette editor (© by Horst Schaeffer , 1992-1995) [fpman220.zip, 34.250 bytes]

NeoPaint 3.2 shareware (1998-09-17), picture editor (© by Neosoft Corp. , 1992-1998) [npt32d.zip, 660.937 bytes]

QPV/386 1.7e shareware (1996-11-11), picture viewer (© by Oliver Fromme , 1993-1996) [qpv17e.zip, 527.244 bytes]

QuickView 1.03b shareware (1998-11-13), picture viewer (© by Wolfgang Hesseler , 1994-1998) [qv103b.zip, 58.106 bytes] (homepage)

Screen Thief 1.58 shareware (1994-10-25), screen capture software (© by Nildram Software , 1993-1994) [st158.zip, 137.658 bytes] HACK: The shareware nag watermark, stamped onto each screen captured, has been removed.

Screen Thief 2.01 freeware (1998-09-12), free version without GIF support (© by Villa Software , 1993-1998) [st201f.zip, 37.926 bytes]

UniVBE modified driver (2001-10-10), fake UniVBE/SDD drivers for any video card with built-in VBE-compatible BIOS (© by Rob Muller , 2001) [uvbe_mod.zip, 3.138 bytes]

VGA Font Editor 3.0 shareware (1994-03-28), editor for VGA screen fonts (© by Simon Griffiths , 1993-1994) [vgafed30.zip, 133.047 bytes] HACK: The shareware nag screen has been removed.



Network utilities

FastLynx 2.0 (1992-11-09), copies files via serial/parallel cable or IPX (© by Sewell Development Corp. , 1985-1992) [fx20.zip, 158.327 bytes]

Lynx 2.8.5rel.1 (2004-04-18), text-based Web browser (compiled by Doug Kaufman ) [lynx2.8.5rel.1-DOSc.zip, 2.463.576 bytes] (homepage and download page)

NCSA Telnet 2.3.08 (1994-11-06), Telnet client (© by NCSA , 1994) [tel2308b.zip, 795.509 bytes] NOTE: Also see the NCSA Telnet documentation package [tel23doc.zip, 72.250 bytes]. SOURCE: You may also want to check out the source of NCSA Telnet [tel2308s.zip, 695.724 bytes].



Programming utilities

Assembly Laboratory 1.3 beta 1 (1998-08-23), integrated development environment for assembly projects (© by Kurt Inge Grønbech , 1994-1998) [alab13b1.zip, 322.062 bytes] MORE: You may want to apply the 1.3 beta 1.1 patch (1998-09-15) [alab1311.zip, 165.790 bytes].

ASM Edit 1.82b freeware (1996-08-07), integrated development environment for assembly projects (© by Olaf Krusche and Tilo Elstner , 1994-1996) [aedt182b.zip, 860.151 bytes] (homepage)

BP7PATCH (1997-08-18), fixes the run-time error 200 bug of the CRT unit, occurring on fast CPU's, in TURBO.TPL and other units of Turbo/Borland Pascal 7.0/7.01 (compiled by Dennis Passmore , 1997) [bp7patch.zip, 66.575 bytes]

gdb - GNU debugger 7.2 (2010-09-03) DOS binary, debugger suite for software compiled by DJGPP, with TUI support (© by Free Software Foundation, Inc. , 1988-2010) [gdb72.zip, 2.146.576 bytes] (homepage) UNOFFICIAL: This package has been compiled by the maintainer of this page with DJGPP 2.0.3 (DOS 32-bit).

T7TplFix 2.01 (1999-05-25), fixes the run-time error 200 bug of the CRT unit, occurring on fast CPU's, in TURBO.TPL and other units of Turbo/Borland Pascal 7.0/7.01 (© by Klaus Hartnegg , 1999) [t7tplfix.zip, 30.251 bytes]

TPPATCH (1998-01-09), fixes the run-time error 200 bug in the CRT unit, occurring on fast CPU's, of software compiled with Turbo/Borland Pascal 7.0/7.01 (© by Andreas Bauer , 1998) [tppatch.zip, 9.623 bytes]

TPU Tuner mod (2013-10-01), optimizes Turbo/Borland Pascal TPU units (© by Stefan Reuther , 1998-2002, modified by Joe Forster/STA , 2013) [tputuner.zip, 320.842 bytes] (original homepage) UNOFFICIAL: This package has been modified and compiled by the maintainer of this page with DJGPP 2.0.3 (DOS 32-bit) and MinGW/GCC 4.6.2 (Windows 32-bit).



System utilities

Text utilities

Miscellaneous utilities

Drivers

Audio drivers

Gravis Ultrasound ACE driver 4.10 (1996-05-07), full package (© by Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. , 1993-1996) [guace410.zip, 6.508.055 bytes]

Gravis Ultrasound ACE driver 4.10 (1995-03-20), ready-to-use package (© by Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. , 1993-1995; repackaged by Joe Forster/STA ) [guace410sm.zip, 5.527.320 bytes] USAGE: Run ULTRINIT.BAT at any time to initialize your GUS ACE under plain DOS; run ULTRAMID.BAT or UMIDHI.BAT to initialize MIDI support.

The package assumes that you put all the drivers into the C:\ULTRASND directory; edit the "ULTRADIR" environment variable in all three batch files, if needed.

The sound card is set to IO port 0x240, IRQ 5 and DMA 5; edit the "ULTRASND" environment variable in all three batch files, if needed.

Sound Blaster Pro install disks 1.01 (1994-03-07) (© by Creative Technology Ltd. , 1994) [sbpro.zip, 3.573.311 bytes]

Sound Blaster AWE64 driver (1997-07-15), ready-to-use package (© by Creative Technology Ltd. , 1992-1997; repackaged by Joe Forster/STA ) [awe64dossm.zip, 586.600 bytes] WARNING: To use this, you will also need "pushdir" and "popdir" from Directory Stack. USAGE: Run AWE64.BAT at any time to initialize your SB AWE64 under plain DOS. The initialization needs no EMS driver and leaves no resident software in the memory either!

The package assumes that you put all the drivers into the C:\SB16 directory; edit the "CD" command in AWE64.BAT, if needed.

The sound card is set to IO port 0x220, IRQ 7, low DMA 1, high DMA 7, MIDI port 0x300 and extended MIDI port 0x620; edit the "[SB16]" and "[AWE]" sections in CTPNP.CFG and the "BLASTER" environment variable in AWE64.BAT, if needed.

IO port 0x240, IRQ 5 and DMA 5 have been disabled so that you can use them for a Gravis Ultrasound (ACE) instead; remove the "[EXCLUDE]" section from CTPNP.CFG, if needed. MORE: If you successfully initialized your SB AWE64, you may want to pump up its volume to the maximum with SB Pro Volume Maximizer, as the SB AWE64, unfortunately, has no hardware volume knob on its rear.



Disk drivers

Long file name drivers

DOSLFN 0.41c (2012-12-11), LFN driver for DOS (© by Henrik Haftmann , 2001-2003, and Jason Hood , 2003-2012) [doslfn.zip, 306.175 bytes] (homepage) MORE: Along with SHSUCDX, this software can also access long file names on CD's/DVD's.

OpenDOS LFN Support Beta 3 (1997-11-24), LFN driver for DOS (© by Caldera Inc. , 1997) [lfnb3.zip, 71.898 bytes]

WARNING: In its original form, OpenDOS LFN Support runs under Caldera OpenDOS only. See the fix below for a patch that removes the DOS version check so that you can run it under other DOS'es, as well. MORE: You may also want to apply the fix to OpenDOS LFN Support (© by Vsevolod Volkov , 1998) [lfnb3fix.zip, 1.774 bytes]

DRFAT32 R1.00 (2001-09-30), FAT32 disk driver and LFN driver for DOS (© by Caldera Inc. , 1997-2001) [drfat32.zip, 28.897 bytes]

LFNDOS 1.06 (1999-08-29), LFN driver for DOS (© by Chris Jones , 1998-1999) [lfndos.zip, 24.494 bytes] SOURCE: You may also want to check out the source of LFNDOS [lfndssrc.zip, 124.392 bytes]. Also includes the source of an unreleased 1.07 alpha 2 [lfndsnew.zip].

Odi's LFN Tools 1.79 (2003-08-14), utilities to access long file names under DOS (© by Ortwin Glück , 1999-2003) [lfn-1.79-en.zip, 284.555 bytes] (homepage) NOTE: This is software not a driver.

Star LFN, adds long file name support to real DOS (see the homepage)

Mouse drivers

CITY Mouse Driver 7.50 (1992-10-13) (© by ULTIMA Electronics Corp. , 1990-1992) [city750.zip, 7.354 bytes]

CuteMouse 1.9.1 (2003-06-01) (© by Nagy Dániel , 1997-2003) [cutemouse191.zip, 250.592 bytes] (homepage)

CuteMouse 2.0 alpha 4 (2003-06-01), with wheel and hardware-based PS/2 mouse support (© by Nagy Dániel , 1997-2003) [cutemouse20a4.zip, 70.865 bytes] (homepage)

CuteMouse 2.1 beta 4 (2008-07-13), with wheel and BIOS-based PS/2 mouse support (© by Nagy Dániel, 1997-2008) [cutemouse21b4.zip, 277.435 bytes] (homepage)

Copyright and license

Please, read the accompanying or embedded documentation of each software for the copyright and license.

DISCLAIMER: This page may carry software that fall into the "abandonware" category: old commercial software, whose online publishing may be illegal, from the law's strict point of view, but its copyright holders don't exist anymore or they, most probably, don't care about their old stuff being published. If you find something here that is illegal as it is then, please, tell me and I'll remove it. The author of this page does not (try to) make any profit from publishing this stuff, rather tries to preserve old, perhaps obsolete, but useful software.