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by ladycaspr624

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I have a general question. It's probably not just a general question. Win 2k is a true 32 bit OS. Does this mean that no 16 bit applications will run under Win 2k? If they can, how does it happen? If they can't what prevents them from running?

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by lordinfidel

And not wow I can't beleive you asked it...

That is your answer.

WOW (or Windows 3.1 on Windows NT)
Loads up NTVM (NT Virtual Machine)

Whic allows Win16 programs to operate in a win32 enviroment such as NT / NT2k.

WOW basically emulatesa win16 enviroment so that the apps can run. They run only in that space.
Like an enclosure which does not allow them to directly talk to any other part of the OS.

Hope this helps.... And no it's not a stupid question.

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