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AppCompat\VDMDisallowed

Updated: March 28, 2003

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat

Description

Stores configuration data for the policy setting Prevent access to 16-bit applications.

Change Method

To change the value of this entry, use the Group Policy Object Editor (Gpedit.msc). The corresponding policy is located in Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility.

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