The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell.

vDos and DOXBox are free applications that lets you run old DOS Programs & DOS Games in Windows 11/10. This article shows how to use them in detail.

Some DOS programs will not work in any current version of Windows. Generally, these are utilities that work close to the hardware, such as defraggers and diagnostic tools.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.

How to Launch a Program in Compatibility Mode Running a program in Windows 11’s compatibility mode is as easy as choosing a menu option. To do that, find your program’s shortcut.