WINDOWS XP 16-BIT SUBSYSTEM DOESN'T WORK

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SOME OF MY 16 BIT APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE RE-INSTALLED IF THEY BECOME CORRUPTED.

SOME OF MY OLDER 16 BIT APPLICATIONS DON'T RUN PROPERLY.

WIN XP DISPLAYS MESSAGES ABOUT THE NTVDX

ANYONE HAVE ADVICE?
 
Review the contents of your Autoexec.nt and config.nt in your \Windows\system32 (or \WINNT\system32) folder.
There has been at least one case of some install of a 16-bit program, which updated the path statement in Autoexec.nt , making the path too large, and thereafter causing issues.
Review these files in any case.

(to be sure to see all folders)
Check the Windows Explorer "View" options --- set it to show you all folders; all system folders; & hidden files.
Bring up Windows Explorer / Tools / Folder Options/ select VIEW Tab and look at all of settings listed.

"CHECK" (turn on) Display the contents of system folders.

Under column, Hidden files and folders----choose ( *select* ) Show hidden files and folders.
Next, un-check Hide extensions for known file types.
Next un-check Hide protected operating system files.

Be sure to get the full message displayed about the NTVDM

See http://support.microsoft.com/KB/156687
Entries in Config.nt or Autoexec.nt May Cause NTVDM Errors

Lastly, turn off CAPS lock when posting. Using all CAPS is considered SHOUTING !
 
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