DOSShell for Windows

Name: DOSShell
Rating: 3.2 (6 reviews)
Author: Loonies Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

DOSShell simplifies running old DOS games and software by integrating with DOSBox. Manage your favorite applications with an intuitive interface, eliminating the need for manual command-line entries.

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Pros
- Integrates seamlessly with DOSBox emulator
- Explorer-like interface for managing entries
- Eliminates need for manual DOS commands
- Provides simplicity and speed for launching applications
- Designed for running old games and software
Cons
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 23, 2012

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.9

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows Server
Windows ME
Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 80,542

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

3.2/5

6 User Votes

Easy and useful!
nanoduckJanuary 22, 2012
Pros
It was easy to install and didn't have a problem getting it to work. It is so much easier than trying to run a program with DOSBOX only...all I needed to do was make an entry and point it to the file to run and then all you need to do is click on it and it runs.
Cons
Maybe more features?
Summary
Highly recommended if you want an easy way to run your old DOS games and programs.
Wonderful DOSBox Frontend
AsuyukaAugust 25, 2011
Pros
Easy to Use Easy to Setup Quick to Setup Games Not Very Big
Cons
None that I know of.
Summary
In short, DOSShell is a lovely little DOSBox Frontend. It runs with DOSBOX flawlessly, and makes setting up newer games a breeze. Probably my favorite since D-Fender vanished.
Waste of Time for such a small program
southernrican2May 18, 2011
Pros
One one pro it is free.
Cons
Need to take a course to understand, is a waste of time. Windows is suppose to make things simpler. Once you load this is suggest loading dosbox.
Summary
NOT anything like you old Dosshell, more like a maze.
Couldn't get it to do the job
MrHenders0nDecember 7, 2010
Pros
Costs nothing
Cons
Despite much faffing about I never succeeded in getting it to launch the one DOS application (the game 'Z') that I need DOSBox for. Possibly it's capable of it, but it turned out to be easier to use DOSBox directly, despite the poor documentation.
Summary
Still have not been able open a MYM file.
jfc44September 20, 2010
Pros
Seems to make DOSBox easier to work with.
Cons
Can not open the DOS file I need to open.
Summary
Can not open file I need to open!
It makes Doxbox achild play
saymiSeptember 5, 2010
Pros
Simple, easy
Cons
It could have a wizard or automatic search function.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Loonies Software

Run your favorite old games and software on your contemporary PC.

It is an x86 DOS applications launcher that works in tandem with the outstanding DOSBox emulator. Plus, it is also a convenient Explorer-like entries manager, where you can store inks for all of your often-used DOS programs. Forget about typing-in boring commands at the DOS-Prompt: All that you need to do is to add a record into DOSShell's database, and then you can enjoy the simplicity and speed of running your favorite old-games and software!

DOSShell for Windows

Editors’ Review

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