com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState
This folder stores macOS saved window and restore-state data for DOSBox, the DOS emulator used to run classic DOS games and software.
What is com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState?
com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState is a macOS Saved Application State folder for DOSBox. macOS creates this kind of folder so an app can reopen with its previous window state and related session details after you quit and relaunch it. For DOSBox, that can include restore information tied to its last app window state rather than your game files, mounted folders, or core program files. Users usually encounter this folder in ~/Library/Saved Application State when reviewing storage or cleaning up old app data. Removing it does not uninstall DOSBox, but the app may forget its last restored window/session state and create a fresh saved-state folder the next time it runs.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is user-level saved-state data, not a system file. Deleting it is generally low risk and only affects how DOSBox restores its previous app state in macOS. The main consequence is losing window restoration details or reopening behavior for the last session. If you still use DOSBox, keep the folder if you want resume-style convenience; if DOSBox no longer launches correctly, removing saved state can sometimes clear corrupted restore data.
Recommendation: Keep this folder if you use DOSBox regularly and want macOS to reopen it with its previous state. If you no longer use DOSBox, or if the app is reopening incorrectly or hanging during launch, you can remove this folder and let macOS create a new one later if needed.
File path
~/Library/Saved Application State/com.dosbox.dosbox.savedState
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