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misdial (TechnicalUser)
28 Mar 05 10:55
Friends:

I am in need of information on replicating "compatability mode" settings when moving executables to host machines.  Does anyone have any ideas on this.  I have searched technet, as well as the web for info on this, and have been found wanting.

Thanks,

Misdial
misdial (TechnicalUser)
28 Mar 05 11:54
OK all, I found the answer from MSFQN:

I dont know if thats possible but a workaround would be to make a batch file that enables compatibility mode, runs the program and then switches off compatibility mode.

the following code runs a program called filename.exe in windows 98 compatibility mode.

CODE
set __COMPAT_LAYER=Win98
filename.exe
set __COMPAT_LAYER=
exit

Below is a list of modes you can use:

256Color
640x480
Win95
NT4SP5

The following codes sets Win95, 640x480 and 256Color

CODE
set __COMPAT_LAYER=Win95 640x480 256Color
filename.exe
set __COMPAT_LAYER=
exit


Thanks,

Misdial

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