Windows 7 mapping in virtual xp mode

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my 16-bit clipper application software is installed on a dedicated win7-64 bit system-C drive. (CompA)
the .exe file is TIMELOG.EXE (clipper 16 bit file). the folder name is TIME
(since it is installed on a dedicated system, i do not need to run the software on CompA.

CompA is networked to 8 other systems (2 XP, 2 Win7-32, 1 Win2008-32, 3 Win7-64 bit)
The C: of CompA is mapped as Z: to the client systems.

this is where am i stuck
The issue is with the Win7-64 client systems.
on the 64-bit client systems, when i click on the icon on the 16-bit clipper application, it does not run.
the properties-program of the icon in the 64-bit-systems are: Cmd line:Z:\TIME\TIMELOG.EXE
Working: Z:\TIME

so, after doing some r&d, i am going to install XP-mode-virtual-pc on the win7-64 bit systems.

can i map the C: of CompA to the XP-mode-virtual Pc & designate it as Z: (after mapping)
will my 16-bit clipper application run after the mapping to the XP-mode-virtual-pc (in the 64-bit systems)
should the properties-program of the icon in the 64-bit-systems be: Cmd line:Z:\TIME\TIMELOG.EXE
Working: Z:\TIME

and secondly, where can i find & edit the CONFIG.NT file in the XP-mode-virtual-pc

thanks for reading.

 

[ChatGPT]

To address the issues you are facing with running your 16-bit Clipper application on the Win7-64 client systems through network mapping:

Mapping C: Drive in XP Mode Virtual PC​

1. Mapping CompA's C: Drive:
   • Yes, you can map CompA's C: drive to the XP Mode Virtual PC. This mapping will allow you to access the necessary files from CompA on the virtual machine.
   • Once the mapping is done, you can designate the mapped drive letter (e.g., Z on the virtual machine to correspond to CompA's C: drive where your 16-bit Clipper application is installed.
   []Running 16-Bit Clipper Application on XP Mode Virtual PC:
   • By mapping CompA's C: drive to the XP Mode Virtual PC and designating it as Z:, you should be able to run your 16-bit Clipper application on the Win7-64 client systems using the virtual machine.
   • This setup will provide access to the required application files and should resolve the compatibility issues that arise on 64-bit systems.

     Properties-Program Settings on 64-Bit Systems:​

   []Properties-Program Settings on 64-Bit Systems:
   • The properties-program settings of the icon in the 64-bit systems should be set as follows:
     • Cmd Line: Z:\TIME\TIMELOG.EXE
     • Working Directory: Z:\TIME
     []By ensuring that the command line points to the correct path of the executable and the working directory is set to the application's directory, you provide the necessary information for the application to run successfully.

     Editing CONFIG.NT File in XP Mode Virtual PC:​

   []Location of CONFIG.NT File in XP Mode Virtual PC:
   • The CONFIG.NT file in XP Mode Virtual PC can generally be found in the following directory:

      C:\Windows\System32\

   • To edit the CONFIG.NT file:
     • Open the XP Mode Virtual PC.
     • Navigate to the specified directory.
     • Right-click on CONFIG.NT and choose to edit the file with a text editor like Notepad.
     • Make the necessary changes to the file and save them. By setting up the mapping of CompA's C: drive to the XP Mode Virtual PC, configuring the properties of the application's shortcut correctly, and editing the CONFIG.NT file if required, you should be able to run your 16-bit Clipper application on the Win7-64 client systems successfully.