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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry
SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. On a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP, a 16-bit MS-DOS-based program uses the Command Prompt window to display a message. The program then uses a named pipe to call a device. In this scenario, you experience the following symptoms:
- If the Command Prompt interface appears in a window, the message does not appear until the named pipe is closed.
- If the Command Prompt interface uses the full screen, the message appears, and the named pipe is opened.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, apply the following hotfix. Then, modify the registry by following the steps later in this section.
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date Time Version Size File name
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08-Apr-2005 13:36 5.1.2600.2650 420,864 Ntvdm.exe
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, follow these steps to modify the registry:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WOW\Console
- On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
- Type ForceRefresh, and then press ENTER.
- On the Edit menu, click Modify.
- In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.