Dear Rob, Sharon, Alison, et al, Here is a possible solution. Please read the wiki explanation first. It doesn't matter that it refers to games. http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Basic_Setup_and_Installation_of_DosBox You can download DOSbox here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/dosbox/ If you want more info, the simply google ... DOS box Cheers, Tony Moore On 9 Jul 2012 at 19:18, KEMSLEY, Robert N. G. wrote: From: "KEMSLEY, Robert N. G." <robtricia@optusnet.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Date sent: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:18:31 +1000 Subject: [ANS] How can I access DOS to open and run DOS based Family Research CD'S? Send reply to: aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com > I've Family Research CD'S which are DOS based and I cannot now open and > run them. > > I used to be able to use these CD's, but with a very much updated > Computer now and running "Windows XP": I don't know how to access DOS the be > able to open and run such CD'S?. > Could SKS tell me if I may be able to access DOS and if so; how do I go > about doing so? > > Regards: > > Robert KEMSLEY