HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WOW
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_EXPAND_SZ | Path [option [option]] |
Specifies the command run when a 16-bit Windows application starts. The command includes the name and location of the program that creates a virtual DOS machine (NTVDM) for 16-bit Windows programs. All 16-bit Windows programs run on Windows 2000 in a process that this program creates.
The following options can also be included:
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| -a | Specifies a command to pass to the NTVDM. |
| -f | Specifies the directory for Ntvdm.exe. |
| -m | Hides the NTVDM console window. |
| -w | Specifies the NTVDM for 16-bit Windows applications. |
Changes to this value are effective immediately and remain in effect until the 16-bit Windows-based application is closed.
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