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wowexec.exec locks up on 16 bit game program setup

I bought a new computer xp loaded on it of course. Old games like tetris, red alert, aliens vs preditor will not set up for some reason. wowexec seams to lock up seams to be something to do with 16 bit setup. I have the entries that microsoft says to have in autoexec.nt and confic.nt, but I still cant get it to work anybody know how to fix this.
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Since you apparently from your statement you can't even get the programs to install I believe during the install proccess you can choose a compatiblity mode that may work at getting the program to install by using the compatibility wizard. http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q301911

I suspect this is the MS KB article you may have read to get the info on the autoexec.nt and confic.nt. Whether you did or not review this aricle because there is lot info and things one may need to do to get these types of programs running. Not however if any one of the following conditions are true then you are out of luck as far getting these programs to install let alone getting them to run.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314106

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The following functions do not work in Windows XP:
All MS-DOS functions except task-switching API (application programming interface) functions are supported.

Block mode device drivers are not supported. Block devices are not supported, so MS-DOS I/O control (IOCTL) APIs

that deal with block devices and SETDPB functions are not supported.

Interrupt 10 function 1A returns 0; all other functions are passed to read-only memory (ROM).

Interrupt 13 calls that deal with prohibited disk access are not supported.

Interrupt 18 (ROM BASIC) generates a message that says that ROM BASIC is not supported.

Interrupt 19 does not restart the computer, but cleanly closes the current virtual DOS machine (VDM).

Interrupt 2F, which deals with the DOSKEY program callouts (AX = 4800), is not supported.

Microsoft CD-ROM Extensions (MSCDEX) functions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, E, and F are not supported.

The 16-bit Windows subsystem on an x86 computer supports enhanced mode programs; it does not, however,

support 16-bit virtual device drivers (VxDs). The subsystem on a non-x86 computer emulates the Intel 40486

instruction set, which lets the computer run Enhanced-mode programs, such as Microsoft Visual Basic, on reduced

instruction set computers (RISC).

This means that 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.


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How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q285909
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Can you please explain the grade of a C? You may be unaware of the grading system, so I have pasted it below...

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It definitely was an "A" level response from what I've seen here and directly and quickly answered your question.  A Moderator should be contacted to correct this grade.  The points to you are the same, sniperic, but the grade you give has a direct impact on the Expert Points given.

I'm sending this link for correction now.

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OK so I don't get how this works.  Give the guy an A please.
is there anyway to give crazyone an a for his answer it was much beter, even though none of the answers failed to relieve the problem I was having
I have done this

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