16-bit dos applications

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How do I reset win xp pro to allow me to run 16-bit dos applications again?

 

[galen]

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In news:8E1B0941-5D3E-4353-9535-D6DF4304FF16@microsoft.com,
Leemy <Leemy@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:


> How do I reset win xp pro to allow me to run 16-bit dos applications
> again?

Go to the .exe file in question, right click, select properties, click the
compatability tab, select it to run with Windows 98 compatability. Does that
do the trick?

Galen
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"Leemy" <Leemy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>How do I reset win xp pro to allow me to run 16-bit dos applications again?

See "Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314106).

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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;285909
How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533
HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP

Leemy wrote:
> How do I reset win xp pro to allow me to run 16-bit dos applications
> again?