Win32 Programming for old DAQ card

Dear Sir/Madam,
I need to convert a 16-bit Windows program to a Win32 version. The old one uses NIDAQ.DLL and NIDAQ.LIB provided by NI-DAQ for PC compatibles (Version 4.8.0). These files become invalid for a Win32 project. Are there any updated .DLL and .LIB files for Win32 programming? Does the old DAQ card still work for my new Win32 program? Your help would be highly appreciated? Thanks a lot.
Best regards,
Wurong

Wurong,
The following KnowledgeBase describes the use of the NIDAQ.DLL thunking DLL on Win32 systems:
KnowledgeBase: Why Does the Name of the NIDAQ DLL Change between Windows 3.1 and Windows 95?
To use your 16-bit application, you will need to install a version of NI-DAQ that is new enough to support Win32, but old enough to include the 16-bit thunking DLL. You may want to consider installing NI-DAQ 5.0.5 (link available below).
NI-DAQ Version 5.0.5 for Windows 3.1/95/NT
Good luck with your application.
Spencer S.

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