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    Dec 31, 2006, 07:27 AM
    VDD in registry is invalid
    I cannot open certain older programs and I get this message. Running Windows XP. How do I repair this?
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    Dec 31, 2006, 08:21 AM
    Try running them in Compatibility mode. Right click on the executable in windows Explorer And select Properties. In the Compatibility tab select an older OS to run it as.

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