Dmitry,
Getting OLD 16-bit MS_DOS programs to run on NT can be a challenge.
Well, that's all about idle sensitivity
(and I asked not to tell me about that
I know, but if I hadn't, you would have received no replies at all.
I left these out the first time. You can see why.
MS-DOS-Based Program's Always Suspend Check Box Always Selected
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/198140
INFO: The VMD_Set_Mouse_Data() Function
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244771
If you find that an MS-DOS-based program slows down or stops when it is in
the background:
1. Right-click MS-DOS Prompt on the taskbar, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Misc tab.
3. Drag the Idle sensitivity slider toward Low.
4. Under Background, make sure the Always Suspend check box is cleared.
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Programs.txt File Contents
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/234879
When you run a program in MS-DOS mode, it will force Windows 95 to shut down
and will load the program in an MS-DOS environment. Note that you will not
have access to devices that require protected-mode drivers.
If you find an MS-DOS-based program slowing down or stopping when it is in
the background:
1. Right click the MS-DOS Prompt icon on the taskbar, and then click
Properties.
2. Click the Misc tab.
3. Drag the Idle Sensitivity slider toward Low.
4. In the Background area, make sure that Always Suspend is not checked.
Windows 95 CD-ROM Programs.txt File (1 of 2)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/135899
Strange, the file you mentioned, win_dos.chm doesn't have
any info on "always suspend in background" setting in pif.
But there is such a setting and it doesn't work.
Because a Search for "always suspend" in Help and Support and in
Command-line reference
c:\Windows\Help\ntcmds.chm::/ntcmds.htm
brought back nothing.
PIF Properties | Misc tab | Background
Always suspend
[[Prevents any system resources from being used by this program when it is
not active.]]
Using PIF files
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...xp/all/proddocs/en-us/windows_pif_create.mspx
or
hh win_dos.chm::/windows_pif_create.htm
To set up two shortcuts for an MS-DOS program
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/.../all/proddocs/en-us/windows_dos_two_pifs.mspx
or
hh win_dos.chm::/windows_dos_two_pifs.htm
To create or change a program information file (PIF)
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...all/proddocs/en-us/windows_dos_configure.mspx
or
hh win_dos.chm::/windows_dos_configure.htm
MS-DOS subsystem commands
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/.../xp/all/proddocs/en-us/dos_cmds.mspx?mfr=true
or
hh ntcmds.chm::/dos_cmds.htm
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314106
How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314495
Not everything in the following article will apply. The article was written
for Windows 2000. However most of it does.
[[If it was not one of those, you can try the DLLs under the following
registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\W
Value: Known DLLs]]
The above should read...
[[If it was not one of those, you can try the DLLs under the following
registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\WOW
Value: Known DLLs]]
Troubleshooting NTVDM and WOW Startup Errors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196453
Lots of good 16-bit info here...
Appendix D - Running Nonnative Applications in Windows 2000 Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/Windows2000Pro/reskit/part8/proch36.mspx
Getting Older Games to Run on Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/games/expert/durham_og.mspx
Run Older Programs on Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx
from Chris Hassler MVP....
Basically, what Compatibility Mode does is allow the older program to
"think" it is being installed on the operating system for which it was
designed.
HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533
How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301911
Getting older programs to run on Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...ddocs/en-us/compatibility_tab_and_wizard.mspx
Make old software work on a new Windows XP machine
By Kim Komando
http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusin...oftware_work_on_a_new_windows_xp_machine.mspx
Using the Compatibility Tab
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.mspx#EHAA
from...
How to Run Legacy Applications Using Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.mspx
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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