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DOSBox-X Windows 9x Manager

A graphical launcher tool for running Windows 95/98 in DOSBox-X with advanced management features.

Overview

DOSBox-X Windows Manager provides a user-friendly GUI for running Windows 95 and 98 in DOSBox-X. It handles disk image creation, ISO mounting, snapshots, and performance tuning to make retro Windows usage seamless and accessible.

Features

Easy Installation: Boot directly from installation ISO files
HDD Image Management: Create and format hard disk images with customizable sizes
Snapshot System: Save and restore system states with named snapshots
CD-ROM Support: Mount ISO files to install software or games
Performance Tuning: Optimize DOSBox-X settings for Windows 95 (in win95_launcher)
User-friendly Interface: Simple GUI powered by Zenity

Requirements

DOSBox-X (https://dosbox-x.com/)
Zenity for GUI dialogs
Bash shell
Windows 95/98 installation media (ISO format)

Installation

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/dosbox-x-windows-manager.git
cd dosbox-x-windows-manager

Make the launcher scripts executable:

chmod +x win98_launcher.sh win95_launcher.sh

Run the appropriate launcher:

# For Windows 98:
./win98_launcher.sh

# For Windows 95:
./win95_launcher.sh

Directory Structure

win98_launcher.sh - Windows 98 launcher script
win95_launcher.sh - Windows 95 launcher script
dosbox.conf - DOSBox-X configuration file
win98_drive/ - Directory for Windows 98 files (optional)
win95_drive/ - Directory for Windows 95 files (optional)
iso/ - Directory for ISO files
disks/ - Directory for disk images
snapshots/ - Directory for Windows 98 snapshots
snapshots_win95/ - Directory for Windows 95 snapshots

Usage Guide

First-time Setup

Run the launcher for your Windows version
Select "Boot from Windows 9x ISO" option
Choose your Windows installation ISO
Follow the Windows setup process

Creating Snapshots

Make changes to your Windows system
Exit to the launcher
Select "Create snapshot of current disk image"
Enter a name for your snapshot

Restoring Snapshots

Select "Restore snapshot" from the launcher
Choose the snapshot you wish to restore
Confirm the restoration

Performance Tuning (Windows 95)

The Windows 95 launcher includes performance tuning options:

Standard: Balanced settings for most users
Fast: Better performance but less accuracy
Accurate: Slower but more accurate emulation

Troubleshooting

Windows fails to install: Ensure your disk image is large enough
Installation errors: Try the "Format C: drive" option to create a fresh disk image
Performance issues: Use the tuning options in the Windows 95 launcher

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

DOSBox-X team for the amazing emulator
Contributors to this project

Created with ❤️ for DOS/Windows nostalgia enthusiasts

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