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EMS memory and XP (Users)

posted by Arjay, 19.03.2013, 08:28

> I have followed the earlier threads on this forum regarding EMS memory and
> XP and the effect that KB2724197 had. So I uninstalled KB2724197 and I was
> able to continue running MS-DOS programs in the NTVDM command window.
>
> In recent days when I tried to run a MS-DOS program in XP I received this
> message: "NTVDM.EXE has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are
> sorry for the inconvenience". I did some googling and found that KB2707511
> had been found to have the same effect so I uninstalled this and was able
> to continue running MS-DOS programs for a while but the NTVDM message came
> back.
 It could be that the update has re-installed itself. I believe you will find the following MSFN.ORG thread helpful " KB2724197 EMS support dropped after installing update in Windows XP SP3" which not only lists the file differences, where they are backed up but also covers patching the registry to stop it re-installing.

> Is there any solution to this problem?
To be honest this is a problem I don't personally care about myself as currently it is not affecting me. However from what I have quickly read myself many have said a good resolution is provided by using the "free for personal use" EMS Magic which is a expanded memory (EMS) emulator for DOS under DOS and Win32.

> would prefer a MS-DOS-capable XP :-)
Totally understand.

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