Porting 16-Bit Code to 32-Bit Windows

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The following topics cover the differences between 32-bit and 16-bit code in detail and discuss the adaptations you need to make to your 16-bit code.

• Overview of 32-Bit Programming

• Porting Applications

• Revising the Window Procedure Declaration

• Removing Near and Far Type Declarations

• Using Proper Data Types

• Handling 32-Bit Messages

• Extracting Data from Messages with Portable Code

• Adjusting Calls to API Functions

• Revising the WinMain Function

• Special Considerations for Advanced Applications