Using LINK 5.3 to Create Applications for Real Mode (86922)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1
This article was previously published under Q86922
The Microsoft C/C++ Optimizing Compiler version 7.0 includes the Microsoft Segmented Executable Linker (LINK) version 5.3. By default, when LINK version 5.3 links an application for Microsoft Windows, the executable file is compatible only with protected mode.

To override this default, specify the REALMODE directive in the application's module definition (DEF) file. Note that Windows 3.1 no longer supports real mode applications.

The REALMODE directive is documented on page 617 of the "Microsoft C/C++ Environment and Tools" version 7.0 manual.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/6/2004
Keywords:kb16bitonly KB86922
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