PointerDeviceBaseName
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WOW
Data type |
Range |
Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_EXPAND_SZ |
Path [ option [ option ]] |
%SystemRoot%\system32\ntvdm.exe -a %SystemRoot%\system32\krnl386 |
Description
Specifies the command run when a 16-bit Windows application starts. The command includes the name and location of the program that creates a virtual DOS machine (NTVDM) for 16-bit Windows programs. All 16-bit Windows programs run on Windows 2000 in a process that this program creates.
The following options can also be included:
Option |
Meaning |
|---|---|
-a |
Specifies a command to pass to the NTVDM |
-f |
Specifies the directory for Ntvdm.exe |
-m |
Hides the NTVDM console window |
-w |
Specifies the NTVDM for 16-bit Windows applications |
Activation method
Changes to this value are effective immediately and remain in effect until the 16-bit Windows-based application is closed.
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