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hey there,

-I use win7 64bit edition-

DOSBOx 074 gets .conf information from user folder in appdata folder. Is it possible to
a) change that folder or
b) delete these behaviour so, that dosbox dont grab standard .conf file?

extra-information:

i tried -userconf but doesnt work
i use a .batch file to get .conf of my own but it doesnt work if the conf isnt in standard dosbox folder from dosbox 074. With svn build no prob Wink

[zirkoni]

Originally Posted by someone new

i tried -userconf but doesnt work

Because the -userconf parameter loads the default configuration file. You should use the -conf parameter instead.

Originally Posted by DOSBox Manual

DOSBox will load configuration files that are specified with -conf. If none were
specified, it will try to load "dosbox.conf" from the local directory.
If there is none, DOSBox will load the user configuration file.
This file will be created if it doesn't exist.

Important!: In Windows Vista/7 the configuration file won't work correctly
if it is located in "Windows" or "Program Files" folder or their subfolders,
or directly on c:\, so the best place for storing extra configuration files is
for example: C:\oldgames

You can edit the shortcut in the Windows start menu or make a new shortcut. Works with a batch file also.
Change this:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\DOSBox-0.74\DOSBox.exe" -userconf
to this:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\DOSBox-0.74\DOSBox.exe" -conf "x:\path\DOSBox-0.74.conf"

Where "x:\path\" is the path to the conf file you want to use.

[The Fifth Horseman]

i use a .batch file to get .conf of my own

You realise you can do that exactly using the properties dialog of a shortcut?

Originally Posted by The Fifth Horseman

You realise you can do that exactly using the properties dialog of a shortcut?

Hey there its me again (topicstarter).

Id made an mistake. I linked a file whic was with spaces between the words exampe: word" "word

This was the problem, cause dosbox wont work then. after i fixed that everythin runs smooth

thx guys for helpful answers!

im out