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Toggle 16bit DOS application to Windows

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by atiugk

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We are using a Pentium 3 1GHz 512MB RAM PC, installed with a 16bit DOS CAD application running in Windows 2000 Pro. Although the CAD can run, it hang when toggle to Windows OS (Windows to DOS is OK). Please help.

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by softcorp.us

Hello...

Solving a problem like this on a forum with so little information is really difficult. But, here are some suggestions:

- Check the properties of the CAD program's EXE. R-Click -> Properties -> Misc tab. In particular, ensure "Background: Always Suspend" is *NOT* checked. And, try reducing "Idle Sensitivity".

- Contact the maker of the CAD application and ask if it is supposed to work correctly in a "DOS box" on Windows 2000 and if there is anything special that should be done in order to do so.

Did this help with your problem?

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by atiugk

We have tried your suggestion. It is still the same. However, with Windows 95, 98, it is working fine but not for Windows 2000 & above. BTW, have you heard of CAD - Drawbase for DOS? FYI-the vendor who served us has fold-up.

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