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&gt;&nbsp;Can I install a 16-bit Windows (I suppose this is Win 3.1) in a<br />
&gt;&nbsp;VM &amp;&nbsp;then install this educational software?<br />
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Before setting up a VM running Win 3.1, we'll need to establish<br />
if this will be resolved by using a 16-bit Win 3.1 VM
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> Can I install a 16-bit Windows (I suppose this is Win 3.1) in a
> VM & then install this educational software?

Before setting up a VM running Win 3.1, we'll need to establish
if this will be resolved by using a 16-bit Win 3.1 VM

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I was installing an educational software on my Win XP SP3 Professional<br />
&amp;&nbsp;it pops up a message. &nbsp;After installation, the software could launch but<br />
it tends to hang the laptop.<br />
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Refer to attached MSWord for a screen shot.<br />
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How do I resolve this? &nbsp;Can I install a 16-bit Windows (I suppose this is<br />
Win 3.1) in a VM &amp;&nbsp;then install this educational software?<br />
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16 bit error Message that pops out during installation

SwingtradeInstall16biterrscrdmp.doc


I was installing an educational software on my Win XP SP3 Professional
& it pops up a message.  After installation, the software could launch but
it tends to hang the laptop.

Refer to attached MSWord for a screen shot.

How do I resolve this?  Can I install a 16-bit Windows (I suppose this is
Win 3.1) in a VM & then install this educational software?

Software installation failed with virtual driver for 16-bit error

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