Subj : Re: Versions
To   : Nightfox
From : Digital Man
Date : Fri Jan 07 2022 12:33:31

  Re: Re: Versions
  By: Nightfox to The Lizard Master on Fri Jan 07 2022 09:27 am

 >   Re: Re: Versions
 >   By: The Lizard Master to The Millionaire on Fri Jan 07 2022 11:57 am
 >
 >  > Linux is a great alternative to Windows. I ran it before when I had
 >  > a desktop pc and loved it.
 >
 >  TL> I switched because of the 16 bit door games, but I am considering using
 >  TL> an old windows machine and switching back now with that NTVM hack.
 >  TL> Probably not out of laziness though. I am also hesitant to upgrade with
 >  TL> my linux skills being basic.
 >
 > It seems that NTVDM hack may only work on Windows up to 10.  I tried
 > installing it on my Windows 11 desktop and had some trouble (it gave an
 > error when trying to install one of its pieces, and I still couldn't run
 > 16-bit DOS software).

It does reportedly work on Windows 11 however (I have not tried myself):
https://github.com/leecher1337/ntvdmx64

 > Also, Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 11
 > keeps reporting that it found a virus or some kind of malware in that NTVDM
 > hack..

False positive, just mark it as such.
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