Ensure the hard disk is on IDE 0:0 not SCSI. MS-DOS does not support SCSI natively.

In your .vmx file, add:

Many images omit useful tools. You can copy these from a genuine DOS 6.22 disk set:

If you have downloaded the floppy images ( .img ), follow these steps to create your own VMware virtual machine: 1. Create a New Virtual Machine Open VMware and select . Choose "I will install the operating system later". For the Guest OS, select Other and then choose MS-DOS .

There’s something uniquely satisfying about hearing that classic "C:>" prompt in a modern environment. Whether you're aiming to play Commander Keen

Run MEM and look for total memory around 620KB–640KB conventional free. If you see lower than 600KB, your image is loading unnecessary TSRs.