Execution of COM files in windows -


just curious how windows handles com executables. reserves first 64kb of physical memory them? if so, segment inaccessible other programs?

any material on subject appreciated.

you have talking old .com ms-dos executable file format. no, run in virtual machine implemented ntvdm.exe. takes advantage of virtual 8086 mode, implemented processor. execution mode emulates 16-bit 8086 processor. follow link learn more it.


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