MSDOS RS232 Program not working on XP

[Guest]

I have a msdos communication program running under Win95 on a old computer (8
year old) and all is fine. I know have a new computer (Pentium 4 3.00 HGz)
running XP. The program runs but does not work in respect of the RS232 port.
I have changed the compatiibility to run for Windows 95 in the properties

 

[Wesley Vogel]

[[...Windows does not support 16-bit programs that require unrestricted
access to hardware. If your program requires this, your program will not
work in Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. ]]

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495

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


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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