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Can I run a VERY old 16 bit app in Win 7 64 bit

 
 
jserrat jserrat is offline
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      06-21-2010
I know there is a virtual PC in Win 7 (64 bit) that emulates 32 bit XP but I'm not sure it can handle this old 16 bit app.

I can run this old app on a computer running XP Home with no problems.
 
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      06-21-2010
Won't work in Win7 64bit. 64bit does 't support 16bit apps.

As you said, there is Virtual PC. That should do the trick, as Win XP does support 16bit.
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      06-22-2010
In 64bit the ONLY way you can run 16-bit code is in Virtual. Win 7 Pro & Ultimate offer Virtual PC / licensed XP mode as a free download and it should do what you need.

There are also other Virtual engines available but you will need an XP license.

P.S. There are no YOUNG 16-bit apps - LOL

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      06-22-2010
Hi jserrat

I have two 16-bit games loaded in XP Mode on Windows 7 Pro 64-bit and they work just fine, so you should have no problem if you opt for XP Mode.
 
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      06-22-2010
You might also try an application called DOSBox.
 
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      06-23-2010
Dosbox is really good.. if you know how to use it i presume u do
 
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