Running 16-bit applications on a 64-bit system???
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Psyconaute Posted messages 517 Status Member -
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Hello, I would like to run a 16-bit application on my Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit. So far, this has been impossible for me!
How can I proceed to achieve this?
Thank you for your advice :)
Grilled as it should be, Cacahuète (The subconscious of the Web)
How can I proceed to achieve this?
Thank you for your advice :)
Grilled as it should be, Cacahuète (The subconscious of the Web)
2 answers
ULTIMATE FINAL SOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Complete Solution for WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM!
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Step 1:
Download and install emulation software for any OS possible via Virtual Machines such as
- Virtual Box published by Oracle
or
- Windows Virtual PC published by Microsoft
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Alternative 1) To install Windows 98
Step 2:
After properly installing Windows Virtual PC and restarting your PC, create a new computer using the designated button. Name the machine whatever you like (I recommend "Windows 98" for better organization!), allocate it a hard drive of at least 3 GB, and equip it with about 512 MB of RAM.
Step 3:
Once the virtual machine is created, insert the Windows 98 installation CD (which you must have in your possession!) into your CD/DVD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Configure your virtual computer to boot from the D:/ drive (for me).
Step 4:
Launch the virtual machine by double-clicking the VMCX file with its name ("Windows 98.vmcx" in my case).
Step 5:
During the installation process of Windows 98 on your virtual computer, carefully follow the instructions provided one by one, entering during one of them your valid product key essential for continuing the installation of the system! (available on the box or booklet of your support and installation CD-ROM of Windows 98 or on an old machine where Windows 98 was pre-installed).
Step 6:
Finally, once you reach the Windows 98 desktop, enjoy all your programs, software, and old 16-bit games!
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Alternative 2) To install Windows XP
Step 2:
After properly installing Virtual Box, launch it from the Start Menu or a shortcut on the Windows 7 Desktop.
Step 3:
Then download the Windows XP Mode available from Microsoft's website in the form of an EXE file named "WindowsXPMode_fr-fr.exe".
Step 4:
Open this previously downloaded EXE file using the utility 7-Zip, with which you will extract the VirtualXPVHD file after opening the archive of the xpm file.
Step 5:
Rename a copy of VirtualXPVHD to VirtualXP.vdi (VDI extension).
Step 6:
From Virtual Box, create a new machine by clicking the "New" button. Name the machine whatever you like (I recommend "Windows XP" for better organization!), allocate it the previously created hard drive by browsing to the "VirtualXP.vdi" file, and equip it with about 1024 MB of RAM.
Step 7:
Once the virtual machine is created, configure it to boot simply from the virtual hard drive "VirtualXP.vdi" while leaving the CD and Floppy drives empty but enabled (to access your CDs and Floppies from the virtual Windows XP).
Step 8:
Next, select the virtual machine named Windows XP upon its creation. Click on the green arrow labeled "Start".
Step 9:
The installation process of the Windows XP OS will automatically start on your virtual computer. Carefully follow the instructions given one by one. Finally, you will access a 30-day trial version of the Windows XP Mode system, which the full version with the latest updates available is activated by entering your valid product key in the Windows Activation Wizard.
Step 10:
Finally, once you reach the Windows XP desktop, enjoy some of your old programs, software, and 16-bit games!
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Enjoy your trip back to the Windows past on your Virtual Machines!
Hoping to help those who want to have fun running their favorite nostalgic old games, software, or programs!
Not so unconscious after all, really, to find such methods, indeed long, but easy and effective for running 16 bits on a 64-bit system!
The round of the question has been made and we can say that the loop is closed!
(Thanks anyway for the cooperation of the experts Psyconaute and jjpot! ^^)
Signed: The Unconscious of the Web, a little more conscious! ;D
--
Afterwards, I will be conscious, but that will be later!... "commentcamarche.net, you will be helped" (The Unconscious of the Web)
Complete Solution for WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step 1:
Download and install emulation software for any OS possible via Virtual Machines such as
- Virtual Box published by Oracle
or
- Windows Virtual PC published by Microsoft
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alternative 1) To install Windows 98
Step 2:
After properly installing Windows Virtual PC and restarting your PC, create a new computer using the designated button. Name the machine whatever you like (I recommend "Windows 98" for better organization!), allocate it a hard drive of at least 3 GB, and equip it with about 512 MB of RAM.
Step 3:
Once the virtual machine is created, insert the Windows 98 installation CD (which you must have in your possession!) into your CD/DVD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Configure your virtual computer to boot from the D:/ drive (for me).
Step 4:
Launch the virtual machine by double-clicking the VMCX file with its name ("Windows 98.vmcx" in my case).
Step 5:
During the installation process of Windows 98 on your virtual computer, carefully follow the instructions provided one by one, entering during one of them your valid product key essential for continuing the installation of the system! (available on the box or booklet of your support and installation CD-ROM of Windows 98 or on an old machine where Windows 98 was pre-installed).
Step 6:
Finally, once you reach the Windows 98 desktop, enjoy all your programs, software, and old 16-bit games!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alternative 2) To install Windows XP
Step 2:
After properly installing Virtual Box, launch it from the Start Menu or a shortcut on the Windows 7 Desktop.
Step 3:
Then download the Windows XP Mode available from Microsoft's website in the form of an EXE file named "WindowsXPMode_fr-fr.exe".
Step 4:
Open this previously downloaded EXE file using the utility 7-Zip, with which you will extract the VirtualXPVHD file after opening the archive of the xpm file.
Step 5:
Rename a copy of VirtualXPVHD to VirtualXP.vdi (VDI extension).
Step 6:
From Virtual Box, create a new machine by clicking the "New" button. Name the machine whatever you like (I recommend "Windows XP" for better organization!), allocate it the previously created hard drive by browsing to the "VirtualXP.vdi" file, and equip it with about 1024 MB of RAM.
Step 7:
Once the virtual machine is created, configure it to boot simply from the virtual hard drive "VirtualXP.vdi" while leaving the CD and Floppy drives empty but enabled (to access your CDs and Floppies from the virtual Windows XP).
Step 8:
Next, select the virtual machine named Windows XP upon its creation. Click on the green arrow labeled "Start".
Step 9:
The installation process of the Windows XP OS will automatically start on your virtual computer. Carefully follow the instructions given one by one. Finally, you will access a 30-day trial version of the Windows XP Mode system, which the full version with the latest updates available is activated by entering your valid product key in the Windows Activation Wizard.
Step 10:
Finally, once you reach the Windows XP desktop, enjoy some of your old programs, software, and 16-bit games!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Enjoy your trip back to the Windows past on your Virtual Machines!
Hoping to help those who want to have fun running their favorite nostalgic old games, software, or programs!
Not so unconscious after all, really, to find such methods, indeed long, but easy and effective for running 16 bits on a 64-bit system!
The round of the question has been made and we can say that the loop is closed!
(Thanks anyway for the cooperation of the experts Psyconaute and jjpot! ^^)
Signed: The Unconscious of the Web, a little more conscious! ;D
--
Afterwards, I will be conscious, but that will be later!... "commentcamarche.net, you will be helped" (The Unconscious of the Web)
Hi,
I believe that on the 64-bit version it's impossible unless you use a virtual machine and install a 32-bit version of Windows 7 or XP,
then follow the procedure suggested >>>here<<<
I'll let you read the answer to this same question, everything is well explained:
https://answers.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/faire-tourner-un-programme-de-16-bits-sur-le-w7/b1254ec0-663e-4e68-8fe6-d129808ba9a1
On Windows 7 x64, you can only run 32-bit and 64-bit applications
I believe that on the 64-bit version it's impossible unless you use a virtual machine and install a 32-bit version of Windows 7 or XP,
then follow the procedure suggested >>>here<<<
I'll let you read the answer to this same question, everything is well explained:
https://answers.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/faire-tourner-un-programme-de-16-bits-sur-le-w7/b1254ec0-663e-4e68-8fe6-d129808ba9a1
On Windows 7 x64, you can only run 32-bit and 64-bit applications
normally you can run 16-bit applications on XP without issues; if you have a problem, check here:
https://www.generation-nt.com/reponses/executer-application-16-bit-sous-windows-xp-entraide-78456.html
another tip you can try in case of problems:
https://www.pcastuces.com/pratique/astuces/928.htm
yet another one:
https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/819-autoexec-nt-sous-systeme-windows-16-bits
https://www.generation-nt.com/reponses/executer-application-16-bit-sous-windows-xp-entraide-78456.html
another tip you can try in case of problems:
https://www.pcastuces.com/pratique/astuces/928.htm
yet another one:
https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/819-autoexec-nt-sous-systeme-windows-16-bits
VirtualBox takes care of creating a virtual hard disk, there’s no need to create a partition. During the first startup, you’ll be guided to create the virtual disk and choose the location where it is stored. You should only need 8GB :) If not, just look for a tutorial online; there are some good and comprehensive ones.
In any case, I'm happy that you found it and that you were able to solve your problem by mainly searching on your side. Few people take the trouble to look for it, they wait for things to be handed to them on a plate
Good luck!
Don't hesitate to come back if you have another problem/question.
Best regards Psyconaute
I should dive into writing tutorials, right? No, still too unaware of the Web! lol ^^
unconscious, maybe, but of the web not anymore :D, see you next time ++