DOSBox (ver 0.74) Abandoned Freeware DOSBox is a "shell" that allows DOS-based games, and other programs, to run in Windows 2000 (beyond what "CMD.exe" by itself allows). DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, and SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound cards.