Bitfields for VM status flags: Bit(s) Description ) 0 in exclusive mode 1 runs in background 2 being created 3 suspended 4 not executable 5 executing in protected mode 6 contains PM application 7 32-bit PM application 8 called from VxD 9 high priority background 10 blocked on semaphore 11 awakening 12 has pageable V86 13 has locked V86 14 is scheduled 15 idle 16 closing