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running 16 bit app on windows 8.1
I have a client that has an old app from 2003. I think that it is 16 bit, but I don't really know how to tell.
Will this app run on Windows 8.1? DoI have to add anything special to enable 16 bit?
Will this app run on Windows 8.1? DoI have to add anything special to enable 16 bit?
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16 Bit applications are mostly DOS compatible, and since Windows doesn't emulate DOS, it wont work on Windows x86 or Windows x64.
To run DOS applications, you can use an emulator, like DOSBOX:
http://www.dosbox.com/
16 Bit applications are mostly DOS compatible, and since Windows doesn't emulate DOS, it wont work on Windows x86 or Windows x64.
To run DOS applications, you can use an emulator, like DOSBOX:
http://www.dosbox.com/
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Thank you, I had no idea.
You should try. 2003, you would not see many DOS apps around, so you can expect it to run.
It's worth noting, MOST (if not all) Windows 8.1 systems sold are 64 bit these days.