Simply put, if you want to operate an older, 16-bit program, you have to be running a 32-bit version of Windows. I think it would run slowly with 4GB of Ram.Ĥ) Partition drive into 32bit and 64 bit versionsĪpparently, you can use the free tool EaseUS to split the drive into two and then install separate 32bit and 64 bit versions.Īgain, seems overkill and it looks like I would need buy a 32 bit Windows 10 license.įirst run (From the error message I guess it's a 16-bit program) Plus I would need to buy a 32 bit Windows license. Also according to this Stack Overflow thread, you need Windows Professional. However, it seems to be for Windows 7 only. However, this Stack Overflow thread says it can work on Windows 7, but doesn't explain how to set it up (or if it will work on Windows 10).Ī 32bit Windows XP emulator. However, I am not sure how to install it. I've done a fair bit of research, but it seems to run up dead ends.Īpparently, this is supposed to let you run 32 bits on 64 bit Windows. The programme installs fine, but when I click on the programme icon, it says the programme won't work on a 64 bit system. The vendor said it won't release a 64 bit version (although a 64bit version exists, it's missing key features from the older version). I need to run an old 32 bit accounting programme.
I've got a Windows 10 Computer (home edition), which has 4GB of Ram and an i5 processor.
