SMS: 16-Bit MS-DOS-Based Programs Not Supported for Software Metering (230246)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
This article was previously published under Q230246

SUMMARY

Most 16-bit and 32-bit Windows-based programs are supported for Software Metering. However, Software Metering cannot track or meter 16-bit MS-DOS-based programs on Microsoft Windows NT Software Metering clients.

MORE INFORMATION

In Windows NT, MS-DOS-based programs are started in a virtual MS-DOS window (Ntvdm.exe). Software Metering registers programs in the same way that Task Manager recognizes running processes. MS-DOS-based or 16-bit Windows-based programs that are listed as Ntvdm.exe or Ntvdm\Wowexec.exe are not displayed because they are included in the default list of excluded programs in Software Metering.

To verify if your program can be tracked by Software Metering:
  1. Start the program.
  2. Start Task Manager, and then click the Processes tab.
  3. If the program file or registerable file (.exe, .dll, .scr, .mod, .tsk, or .bin file) is listed, it can be tracked by Software Metering.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbinfo kbsmsMeter KB230246
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