Problems running .exe file on dosbox

[AG92]

I'm trying to run a programm using DOSBOX.
I followed some tutorials to mount the program and everything works as it should work.
When i type 'dir', the correct files appear so i think the mounting was done correcly.

The install text document that comes with the programm just says: "open the .exe file and follow instructions on screen"

However, when i try to open the .exe file to install/run the program, i get this message:


When drag the icon of the .exe file to the DOSbox icon to open the programm, the same message appears...

Anyone who can tell me what to do to run the programm correctly?


Thanks a lot!
AG

[Squashman]

Dosbox does have its own dedicated help forum. You may find better help over there if nobody responds here.
http://www.vogons.org/viewforum.php?f=53

[foxidrive]

There may be a specific installation folder or support files which are missing.

We'd be guessing without knowing which program and version you are using in Dosbox.

[carlos]

some old programs have hardcoded the path limited for example, if the installation is from floppy: a: and if is from cdrom d:

that cause for example, that you need mount the c: as c:\ and the installation folder as a: or d: and also using the root folder.

example if you hace on your installation files on c:\downloads\program\ try mount c:\downloads\program\ as a: or d:

the idea is run the setup from a root directory like: d:\setup.exe that is different that run from d:\downloads\setup.exe