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Error: NTVDM.EXE stopped working

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by sleeplessinnewjersey, Sep 10, 2008.

  1. NTVDM.EXE is giving me problems on a fairly new PC running Vista Home Basic.
    I recently had to restore the system using recovery CD's. I was successful
    in installing two out of four old applications. The other two attempts
    failed with this
    error message: "NTVDM.EXE has stopped working." I performed a second
    recovery that included a format. The results were the same.

    I went to Microsoft's site for information. There were many links to
    various documents. The references mentioned Windows NT 3.1, 2000 Server, NT
    4 Server, 16-bit software, Terminal Services, Virtual DOS Machine, etc. None
    of the references I looked at mentioned Vista.

    This has left me confused. We need the two uninstalled programs. I am at a
    loss over what to do next. Can someone tell me what is going on and what I
    might do to correct this situation?
     
  2. Thanks for your response. I'll give this a try.

    "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > When you rightclick the apps install exe file, then properties, you will
    > find a drop box for compatibility mode installation on the "Compatibility"
    > tab. The apps may need Ms-Dos, or perhaps XP mode.
    >
    > --
    > Please use the Communities guidelines when posting.
    >
    > Use the "Ratings" feature. It helps the new users.
    > Mark L. Ferguson MS-MVP
    >

    >
    > "sleeplessinnewjersey" <sleeplessinnewjersey@discussions.microsoft.com>
    > wrote in message news:3815A557-FC2F-4576-ADFC-DFE2B8643BB0@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > NTVDM.EXE is giving me problems on a fairly new PC running Vista Home
    > > Basic.
    > > I recently had to restore the system using recovery CD's. I was
    > > successful
    > > in installing two out of four old applications. The other two attempts
    > > failed with this
    > > error message: "NTVDM.EXE has stopped working." I performed a second
    > > recovery that included a format. The results were the same.
    > >
    > > I went to Microsoft's site for information. There were many links to
    > > various documents. The references mentioned Windows NT 3.1, 2000 Server,
    > > NT
    > > 4 Server, 16-bit software, Terminal Services, Virtual DOS Machine, etc.
    > > None
    > > of the references I looked at mentioned Vista.
    > >
    > > This has left me confused. We need the two uninstalled programs. I am at
    > > a
    > > loss over what to do next. Can someone tell me what is going on and what
    > > I
    > > might do to correct this situation? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  3. LadyDaisy

    LadyDaisy Guest

    Compatibility never has worked for me on a single game. I bought a new
    computer, did the compatible thing on every game and none worked anyway. Ran
    as administrator, etc. Nothing worked. Now none of my old games work. This
    is a problem with Vista.

    "Sleepless in New Jersey" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Thanks for your response. I'll give this a try.
    >
    > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > When you rightclick the apps install exe file, then properties, you will
    > > find a drop box for compatibility mode installation on the "Compatibility"
    > > tab. The apps may need Ms-Dos, or perhaps XP mode.
    > >
    > > --
    > > Please use the Communities guidelines when posting.
    > >
    > > Use the "Ratings" feature. It helps the new users.
    > > Mark L. Ferguson MS-MVP
    > >

    > >
    > > "sleeplessinnewjersey" <sleeplessinnewjersey@discussions.microsoft.com>
    > > wrote in message news:3815A557-FC2F-4576-ADFC-DFE2B8643BB0@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    > > > NTVDM.EXE is giving me problems on a fairly new PC running Vista Home
    > > > Basic.
    > > > I recently had to restore the system using recovery CD's. I was
    > > > successful
    > > > in installing two out of four old applications. The other two attempts
    > > > failed with this
    > > > error message: "NTVDM.EXE has stopped working." I performed a second
    > > > recovery that included a format. The results were the same.
    > > >
    > > > I went to Microsoft's site for information. There were many links to
    > > > various documents. The references mentioned Windows NT 3.1, 2000 Server,
    > > > NT
    > > > 4 Server, 16-bit software, Terminal Services, Virtual DOS Machine, etc.
    > > > None
    > > > of the references I looked at mentioned Vista.
    > > >
    > > > This has left me confused. We need the two uninstalled programs. I am at
    > > > a
    > > > loss over what to do next. Can someone tell me what is going on and what
    > > > I
    > > > might do to correct this situation? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  4. Hi,
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >you will find a drop box for compatibility mode installation on the<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    "Compatibility" tab. The apps may need Ms-Dos, or perhaps XP mode.

    It does not work for me. Do you have any other suggestions about this?
    Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

    ____________________________________
    Catherine Sea
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    (
    | 'Software Configuration Management'
    (
    ) Solution


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  5. Tae Song

    Tae Song Guest

    "Catherine Sea" <Catherine.Sea.3zz6bc@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
    news:Catherine.Sea.3zz6bc@DoNotSpam.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > Hi,
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>you will find a drop box for compatibility mode installation on the<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > "Compatibility" tab. The apps may need Ms-Dos, or perhaps XP mode.
    >
    > It does not work for me. Do you have any other suggestions about this?
    > Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
    >
    > ____________________________________
    > Catherine Sea
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    > (
    > | 'Software Configuration Management'
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    ) Solution
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    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


    Without asking any questions and based on the information you provided.

    Upgrade to Windows (64-bit) XP, Vista or 7 and you will never see this error
    ever again.
     
  6. Peter Foldes

    Peter Foldes Guest

    Catherine

    You are answering to a 2 yr old post which was answered correctly by Mark Ferguson
    MS MVP at the time. Please refer to his answer on the Usenet server to which you
    have posted 2 yrs ago about this issue

    --
    Peter

    Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
    Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

    "Catherine Sea" <Catherine.Sea.3zz6bc@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
    news:Catherine.Sea.3zz6bc@DoNotSpam.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > Hi,
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>you will find a drop box for compatibility mode installation on the<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > "Compatibility" tab. The apps may need Ms-Dos, or perhaps XP mode.
    >
    > It does not work for me. Do you have any other suggestions about this?
    > Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
    >
    > ____________________________________
    > Catherine Sea
    > 'Version Control '
    > (
    > | 'Software Configuration Management'
    > (
    ) Solution
    >
    >
    > --
    > Catherine Sea
    > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    > Catherine Sea's Profile:

    > View this thread:

    >
    >

    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     

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