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> >      if(!__djgpp_nearptr_enable())
> >           {     printf("Could not enable nearptr access\n");

> In with situatuions this happens ? how can I prevent this problem ?

Near pointers are not supported on Windows NT, Windows 2000, or 
Windows XP.  If you use far pointers it will work on all platforms.

Near pointers require address wrap, which isn't allowed on the NT
family VDM.