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/VXD   (Create Virtual Device Driver)

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This option creates a virtual device driver (VxD). When this option is specified, the default file name extension changes to .VXD. For details on VxDs, see the Microsoft Windows NT Device Driver Kit.

A .VXD file is not in Common Object File Format, and it cannot be used with DUMPBIN or EDITBIN. It does not contain debugging information. However, you can create a map file when you link a .VXD file.

A .VXD file cannot be incrementally linked.

For related information, see /EXETYPE.