I tried running the batch file through D-Fend (I haven't had the time to set things up through Norton Commander yet and the config file for DosBox is associated with D-Fend) and it didn't work. I was able to run the file in XP but the game runs too fast and Mo'Slo Basic doesn't work with batch files... Back to square one I guess.

Could D-Fend be preventing the batch file from running in DosBox or is it because it is labled as an MSDos file?

First things first, you don't have to use D-Fend.
In a WIP guide I posted here, I explain how to create custom shortcuts to games for DosBox with absolutely no need for D-Fend.
Also remember that the [autoexec] section of dosbox.conf acts exactly like a batch file.

I know I can create shortcuts with norton commander. I just haven't had the time to do it yet. Hopefully I should get around to it before this week is out.

Not with Norton ^_^

Point is, you can make shortcuts that start the game in DosBox (and quit it when you leave the game) right from your Desktop. :P

Really? I thought Norton was the only way to pull that off. I tried to open that guide you posted but I don't know what application I need to open the rar file.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FoxURA @ Apr 6 2007, 05:05 PM) [snapback]286374[/snapback]</div>WinRAR.

Sound! I have sound!! I just changed a setting for the heck of it and the ufo batch file started working under D-Fend with sound! It's a good thing to because I haven't had a chance to do any work with setting up DosBox shortcuts. Let the war commence!!! :titan:

Nope. Norton is simply a convenient way to get around in your games directory.
Now, these shortcuts... once you get the hang of them, D-Fend becomes obsolete.

:sos: i've the dos verison and DOSbox but what I have to do for play with x-com?
there are a lot of icons, there isn't a readme that explains what to do :sos:

You might want to check out the official DosBox FAQ, and particularly this part of it. It is quite helpful for users unfamiliar with DosBox.

I suggest you also read the pages about command line, internal programs (very important!) and the config file.

It's all easier then it seems. So remember:
DON'T PANIC!!! ^_^


Also, there are only three types of files that can be used to run anything under DosBox: EXE, COM and BAT, with the last being more like a shortcut or macro rather than an actual program.