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Can't run DOS app in XP

 
 
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      15th Feb 2006
I try to run a C++ tutorial which sadly was constructed in the dark ages and
can be used in DOS or windows 3.x. When I try running it in windows teh dos
screen flashes then closes. When I try running it from a DOS prompt I get a
runtime error r6009. Oddly enough my coworker is able to run it staright
from the cd his DOS window opens in full screen mode and it opens the program
fine. Any thoughts on what tweaks need to be made in order to get this
program to run. Thanks.
 
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      15th Feb 2006
HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533

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"Soulprison" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I try to run a C++ tutorial which sadly was constructed in the dark ages and
> can be used in DOS or windows 3.x. When I try running it in windows teh dos
> screen flashes then closes. When I try running it from a DOS prompt I get a
> runtime error r6009. Oddly enough my coworker is able to run it staright
> from the cd his DOS window opens in full screen mode and it opens the program
> fine. Any thoughts on what tweaks need to be made in order to get this
> program to run. Thanks.


 
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      16th Feb 2006
I have tried that however it does not seem to work.

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533
>
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> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
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>
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> "Soulprison" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:256C6FEE-C879-47EE-B59D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I try to run a C++ tutorial which sadly was constructed in the dark ages and
> > can be used in DOS or windows 3.x. When I try running it in windows teh dos
> > screen flashes then closes. When I try running it from a DOS prompt I get a
> > runtime error r6009. Oddly enough my coworker is able to run it staright
> > from the cd his DOS window opens in full screen mode and it opens the program
> > fine. Any thoughts on what tweaks need to be made in order to get this
> > program to run. Thanks.

>
>

 
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      17th Feb 2006
Sadly, the only thing I suggest is you start comparing the two computers -
that of your co-worker's to your own.


"Soulprison" wrote:

> I have tried that however it does not seem to work.
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
> > HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533
> >
> > --
> > ===========================
> > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> > ===========================
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Soulprison" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:256C6FEE-C879-47EE-B59D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > >I try to run a C++ tutorial which sadly was constructed in the dark ages and
> > > can be used in DOS or windows 3.x. When I try running it in windows teh dos
> > > screen flashes then closes. When I try running it from a DOS prompt I get a
> > > runtime error r6009. Oddly enough my coworker is able to run it staright
> > > from the cd his DOS window opens in full screen mode and it opens the program
> > > fine. Any thoughts on what tweaks need to be made in order to get this
> > > program to run. Thanks.

> >
> >

 
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