Ntvdm.exe problem

[Jim]

I have recently installed a desktop note program on two
computers. It runs fine on Windows 2000 but on Windows XP
whenever I use my printer the printing hangs until the
desktop notes program is shut. If I use task manager it
tells me I have a Ntvdm.exe problem followed by a system
error which says the 16bit subsystem is unstable. Any
suggestions on how can I fix Windows XP to run this
program as well as Windows2000 does?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

See if this helps:

"16 Bit MS-DOS Subsystem" Error Message When You Install a Program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314452

Sometimes helps to delete ntvdm.exe (the NT Virtual Dos Machine) and
reboot - a new one will be created from the system cache.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[DL]

I have had problems similar to this, it was caused by another app, running
in the background, apparantly causing compatiblity probs

 

[Guest]

Hi,
Tried both solutions without success. Any other suggestions?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Jim,

Is the program supposed to be WinXP compatible?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Hi Rick,

Yes both programs are Windows XP compatible.