Playing disc-based PC games on Linux.
Playing disc-based PC games on Linux.
Install a Windows virtualization tool like VirtualBox or VMware. Launch the virtual machine with your POP-OS installation. Mount the Windows ISO drive and boot from it. Configure DOS prompt settings if needed. Run the game files directly inside the VM environment. Adjust permissions and network settings as required.
If you don’t want to handle simple physical movement, give it a go. Even with current Windows, playing older titles can cause problems that need fixing. Certain versions, especially DX editions, are more frequent, while others depend on specific DLL files and drivers that weren’t included in newer OS releases. Typically, you should obtain ISOs from the discs and load them onto virtual drives, then execute them via Wine. If you’re looking at games meant for Win95 or earlier, those run directly from CDs without installation, which often requires a DOS emulator.