If using the command prompt seems a little too complex, you can download a frontend program. These programs use a Windows interface, allowing you to load, start, and adjust games without ever using a command prompt. One of the most popular front ends is D-Fend Reloaded, available for free from dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net. D-Fend Reloaded includes the DOSBox files. Once it has been installed, you can start D-Fend reloaded to manage your games. Your installed games will be sorted in the left frame. You can easily add DOS games by dragging and dropping an archive file containing the game into the open D-Fend Reloaded window. The game archive will be automatically extracted and the files will be placed in the right place. Double-click a game from the list to begin playing it. Your Windows color scheme may change temporarily while the game is running to support old DOS colors.

Summary: Download and install a front-end program. Run D-Fend Reloaded. Add games. Run a game.

Sometimes, dogs bark because they're frustrated or bored. If your dog doesn't get enough exercise, he may bark because he has too much pent-up energy. Give your dog plenty of exercise and playtime to reduce problem barking. If your dog is bored, make sure he has plenty of toys. Puzzle games, especially those that involve food or treats, can be a good way to keep your dog occupied and happy. Happy dogs may bark to greet others. Teaching your dog other ways to greet them will cut down the problem barking. For visitors to your home, teach your dog to go to a specific spot and wait to receive guests. Get her to sit and stay as you (or a helper) come in the door. Reward her with praise and treats. You can also train your dog to find a special toy near the door when people come over. If he has a toy in his mouth, he's less likely to bark when guests arrive. Train your dog to sit quietly before allowing others to pet him when you're out. This will also reduce the risk that anyone will get hurt by an excited dog. Don't reward greeting barks by acknowledging your dog. Wait until she's quieted down before you greet her and give her pets or treats. Dogs often bark to communicate their needs. If you can train your dog to alert you in other ways, he won't have to bark for everything. For example, ring a bell whenever you take your dog outside to associate the two. Train your dog to ring the bell (hotel-service "tap" bells work very well) when he needs to go outside. Bang the water dish or food dish before you fill it. Your dog will learn to associate the two, and can bang or paw his dish when he's hungry or thirsty. Desensitizing your dog to whatever is causing her barking can help curb problem barking. Start by introducing the stimulus at a distance -- far away enough that your dog doesn't bark at first. For example, if your dog barks at a neighbor's dog, ask if your neighbor will help you. Move the stimulus a little bit at a time toward your dog. Praise her and give her treats for staying quiet. As the stimulus approaches, feed your dog some treats. If she barks, stop the treats. As the stimulus disappears, stop feeding your dog treats. Start small. Gradually increase the time spent around anything or anyone that might make your dog bark. Practice until your dog becomes more and more comfortable. Be patient. Remember: learning any new behavior takes time, practice, and consistency. Distracting your dog can help curb problem barking by giving your dog something else to focus on. Once you've distracted the dog, give him something else to do, such as fetch or perform a command. You can use a high-frequency whistle or a noisemaker to break your dog's concentration when he barks. When the dog barks, use the noisemaker. This will interrupt the dog. You can also make a physical noise that isn't verbal, such as clapping or snapping your fingers. Don't yell or shout, though, as your dog will think you're barking with him. Once you have your dog's attention, ask him to perform a task that's incompatible with barking. For example, you could ask him to fetch a toy, go to his crate, or perform a trick.

Summary: Tire your dog out. Teach your dog other ways to greet people. Teach your dog other ways to communicate. Desensitize your dog. Distract your dog.

If you want the song to start when you start your presentation, open the first slide. If you want it to start at a specific point in the presentation, open the slide you want it to start on. You'll be able to browse for either WAV or MP3 files. In Office 2003, click the Insert menu, select "Movies and Sounds", and then select "Sound from File". Since PowerPoint 2003 and 2007 cannot embed MP3 files, you'll have the most success if you create a new folder on your computer and put the presentation file along with the audio file in the same spot. You can embed WAV files, but this can create a very large presentation file. It is recommended that you use a linked MP3 file instead. In the "Sound" tab, you can select either "Automatically" or "When Clicked" from the "Play Sound" menu. If you set the song to play automatically, check the "Hide During Show" box to hide the button for the audio file. Normally, the song will stop playing as soon as you move on to the next slide. By creating a custom animation, you can force the music to continue playing longer. Set this to the number of slides in your presentation to have the music play in the background the entire time. Click "OK" after you're finished. Since the presentation will not have the music file embedded, you will need to "pack" the presentation and the audio together using the "Package for CD". This will allow you to easily share the presentation with others. You won't need to actually burn it to CD.> Click the Office button, select "Publish", then "Package for CD". Enter the name of the folder you want to create in the "Name the CD" box. Click "Options" and ensure that "Include linked files" is checked. Click the "Copy to Folder" button. A new folder will be created with your presentation and the audio file, along with a PowerPoint player so that anyone can view the presentation, even if they don't have Office.
Summary: Open the slide you want to start the song on. Click the Insert tab, click the "Sounds" button, and then "Sound from File". Decide how you want the sound to start playing. Right-click on the new audio object and select "Custom Animation". Click the "Multimedia Settings" tab and select the "Continue slide show" option. Select the "After" option and then set how many slides you want the music to continue playing for. Package the file.