[Ham-Computers] Local Ham with computer troubles...

[Phil]

When I bought this new computer (quad core running Win-7 64 bit) none of 
my old DOS (16 bit) programs would run on it, and still don't.  That's 
because the 64bit OS doesn't have a 16 bit kernal.

My suggestion is that he either go with the 32bit OS, or scrap the old 
16 bit programs, OR have a second machine that DOES run the 32bit system 
just for the 16 bit programs.   In my case I have as duo-core laptop as 
an emergency 'spare' computer.  It had the 64bit OS installed when I got 
it, but when I loaded the Win-7 system I switched to the 32bit OS.  As 
that computer only has 4GB of RAM anyway, I didn't lose all that much 
RAM.  On the rare occasions I need the older programs, mostly electronic 
design programs, I pull the "backup" machine off the shelf and use it. . .

I understand that there may be some virtual programs that allow 16 bit 
programs to run but haven't tried them, and I may be wrong, but I DON'T 
think that running the "virtual XP" mode will do it as I think it loads 
the 64bit version of XP. . .

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On 4/20/2012 4:44 PM, KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
> I don't have problems with Windows XP with FAT partitioned HD, I can run all
> my old stuff.  I don't have any of the newer operating systems, so wouldn't
> know where to start.  Any suggestions on the problem below?:
>
> "Kurt, Is there anyway to get an old 1995 16 bit game cd from Microsoft to
> run in 64 bit? I am running home premium 64 bit now to see my extra memory
> on new motherboard but Best of Entertainment ( Bowep ) will now not run, it
> did run in 32 bit ok. If I switch to win 7 professional 64 bit will it's
> virtual XP mode let it run or am I screwed? 73 Ron"
>
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