There’s one way you can do it, but you need to use MASM’s /omf switch so that it generates object files in the OMF format. This means the object files need to be linked with an OMF compatible linker, like Microsoft’s old segmented linker (and not their current 32-bit linker.) To do it you need … Read more
Don’t use strings in contexts where MASM expects a 16-bit or larger integer. MASM will convert them to integers in a way that reverses the order of characters when stored in memory. Since this is confusing it’s best to avoid this, and only use strings with the DB directive, which works as expected. Don’t use … Read more
The correct format for hex AB is 0ABh. The reason you need to start it with a digit is so the assembler can easily distinguish it from a label or symbol such as ABh. And don’t worry about the fact it has three digits. It doesn’t magically turn into a twelve-bit number because of that, … Read more
How to build a x64/x86-project with a standalone x64/x86 assembly file 1) Start Visual Studio (Community) 2017 and choose FILE – New – Project. 2) In the next window choose Empty Project. 3) Make sure, that the project is highlighted in the Solution Explorer and and choose PROJECT – Build Customizations…. 4) In the next … Read more