Old DOS game won't run: 64-bit compatibility problem

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  1. severedsolo
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Hi there :) I just got this from another post (Kudos to RobMesander) Apparently the Full Screen error I was getting can be fixed by runnind command.com rather than CMD (which is what I was using) in XP Mode Try it out!
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  3. hkBattousai
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       New #22

    severedsolo said:
    Hi there :) I just got this from another post (Kudos to RobMesander) Apparently the Full Screen error I was getting can be fixed by runnind command.com rather than CMD (which is what I was using) in XP Mode Try it out!
    Strange, wasn't it Alt+Enter combination which makes console window fullscreen?
    Well, it is not working, I can't make console window fullscreen...
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  4. Outlander
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    W7x64 Ult.
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    DOS Box plays all my old games on 7 x64. Duke 3D, Doom II etc. Full screen with good sound.
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