Terminating an MSDOS program in XP

[FSD_KY]

Hi,

I have a new install of XP Pro w/ sp1. I'm need to run an old DOS program, it's basically an accounting program. The information is used for research at the University of Ky so it's not a commercially available program. I've got it installed and I'm trying '98 compatibility mode because it worked fine in '98. The problem is when I try to exit the program. I have to Ctrl+Alt+Del and end it in Task Mgr. In '98 you could set the program to open is DOS mode inside Windows and there was a setting for terminating it also. I know XP isn't supposed to have a DOS mode anymore, so I can't find that setting. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

[doctorgonzo]

When you try to shut down the program from within the program, what happens?

[FSD_KY]

It doesn't recognize any exit keys or the mouse. I can open the program and work in it. You have to save your work before you can quit the program. I can save and after that it stops responding. That's why I have to end it in task mgr.

[doctorgonzo]

It sounds like the program just isn't very compatible. Running it in compatbility mode isn't the same as real DOS. Unless you can get a newer version of the program, you don't have many options.

If it is very important, set up a dual boot.

[FSD_KY]

Unfortunately, I have the most recent version. Thanks for your input.