I want to run "cardfile' of windows 3.1 days in 64-bit Windows 7

Yes, I always use cardfile from the days of win3.1. I have years of numbers and bits of information. I think that this is a 16-bit program? Any ideas other than to start over?

16-bit programs do not work in 64-bit systems.

List of limitations in 64-bit Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/282423#appliesTo

Some 16-bit DOS programs and the command prompt does not work in mode full screen in Windows Vista and Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926657

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/41531554-d5ef-4f2c-8fb9-149bdc5c8a701033.mspx

You may be able to use a Virtual Machine solution that allows you to run XP or earlier systems.

Windows Virtual PC
Download Windows XP Mode
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/Download.aspx

Windows XP Mode (Windows 7 only, but not one of the Home versions) "you are not eligible to download Windows XP Mode. You must have Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or full to run Windows XP Mode."    If you have an old XP CD (or other older Windows CD) available you can simply download the Virtual Machine and spend the XP Mode download.

This warranty covers the gambit set of VMS in the 'Home' versions if you want to have a look.  Of course you will need a licensed copy of XP to install and run in any of them (except XP Mode).

VirtualBox is an impressive VM competitor
http://WindowsSecrets.com/search/?CX=017937947691920082874%3A_ilcm6kdy_y&COF=FORID%3A11&q=VirtualBox+is+an+impressive+VM+contender+&SA=search&advWS=1&advSAN=1&advPages=15

If you have an XP Cd, you can even consider a Dual Boot configuration.

See the SECOND METHOD.  When Windows 7 is installed first

How to make a Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-Windows-7-XP.html

A (minor) bug experienced with dual boot XP with Vista or Windows 7, is the loss of system restore points in other operating systems after every start XP.

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