vDos is specific to run serious (mainly text mode) DOS applications in Windows 32 or 64-bit, Windows 7 or later.
Publisher’s description
What is vDos?
vDos by JHM Schaars is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: vDos is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is vDos safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E659D4D338C5B67F3CCF081B11935B690D7332FD7857B39754722A0571602F83· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015.04.10Latest | June 15, 2023 | 1.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JHMSchaars.vDos -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JHM Schaars
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2015.04.10
- Released
- June 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- vdos.info
- winget ID
- JHMSchaars.vDos
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Frequently asked questions
Is vDos free?
vDos is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is vDos safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install vDos with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can vDos be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does vDos run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.