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Windows 7 and 32/16 bit applications

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by ramjet, 2009/07/26.

  1. 2009/07/26
    ramjet

    ramjet Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have a few 16 and 32 bit applications that can't be
    updated..Is there any way to get these to run on Win 7?
    TIA
     
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  2. 2009/07/27
    Arie

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    The 32-bit Vista (and Windows 7) version will run most 16-bit applications in compatibility mode, but there's no guarantee. The 64-bit version will not run 16-bit applications (it lacks a 16-bit subsystem).

    Most 32-bit apps should work, but again, there's no guarantee. Applications have to be compatible with the OS. You may be able to run some in compatibility mode.
     
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  4. 2009/07/27
    ramjet

    ramjet Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Arie,
    I guess this answers the problem..I'm running the 64 bit Windows 7.
    Thanks
     
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  5. 2009/07/28
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