How do I run old games in XP?

[StefanL]

I've tried ScummVm as well as altering the compatibilty configuration of the exe-file but nothing works. Is there anything else I can try?

 

[hertz9753]

If your running xp did you try ajusting it under properties to 98 or 95?

 

[scorpmatt]

did you give dos box a try? works great for me