How do i run a 16 bit game on windows 7 64 bit os

[Guest]

Hello,
i just got a new computer. it has windows 7 on it with a 64 bit operating system. my 4 year old daughter has some games that will not install due to the bit size. Is there something that I can download or do. I tried to run in the compatiblity mode...didnt work. help!

 

[Guest]

You're out of luck.

 

[das_stig]

Use Win7 XP Mode

1st Download Windows Virtual PC

http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/5/5/0554AE99-785F-45CB-B1F2-0E3ED1E6117D/Windows6.1-KB958559-x64.msu

2nd Download XP Mode

http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/2/C/72C7BAB7-2F32-4530-878A-292C20E1845A/WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe

3rd Use this guide to install on Home Premium.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/12/14/workaround-to-install-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7-home-premium-and-home-basic/

 

[The_Prophecy]

Windows XP Mode (or another virtual machine app, like VMware Player or Workstation) are your only options here. Windows 7 has no support for 16 bit code, so any 16 bit applications must be run in an older version of Windows.

 

[JessicaD]

Hello,
i just got a new computer. it has windows 7 on it with a 64 bit operating system. my 4 year old daughter has some games that will not install due to the bit size. Is there something that I can download or do. I tried to run in the compatiblity mode...didnt work. help!

Have you considered using XP Mode / Virtual PC. To learn more about XP Mode and Virtual PC please see the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

 

[Zoron]

Are they Windows-based or DOS-based? If they are DOS games, you can use DOSBox.