Run MS-DOS programs in Windows 7

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• run MS-DOS programs in Windows VISTA 64-bit

  You want to run old DOS program on a computer with Windows VISTA 64-bit operating system.

  Hi BrynMawr,

   

  64-bit Windows supports all 16-bit applications, so you will not be able to run the MS-DOS program based on 64-bit Windows.

   

  I hope this helps.

• Is it possible to use an old dos program in Windows 7?

  Is it possible to use an old dos program in Windows 7?  Much needed.

  Perhaps. This will depend on the DOS program and if you have a version 32 or 64 bit Win7. It is impossible to run some DOS programs natively in Win7 64-bit. If you have Win7 32 bit, you can try running in Compatibility Mode. See & Win7 support for more details. If it does not or you have Win7 64-bit, create a virtual machine running BACK instead with a virtualization software such as MS Virtual PC , VMware Workstation or VirtualBox from Sun . Also check out DOSBox it's maybe the best solution for you.

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• If I upgrade to Windows 7, Windows Vista, which will lose if anything, and I'll always be able to run all my programs for Windows Vista?

  If I upgrade to Windows 7, Windows Vista, which will lose if anything, and I'll always be able to run all my programs for Windows Vista?

  Whether if you lose data/programs, it depends on the upgrade path you choose.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/get/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  For any other question of Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Try to run a DOS program on my new computer which has Windows 7 installed on it.

  Our point of sale is a DOS based program.  He can run, must see what terminal number you use.  For this information, it looks like the AUTOEXEC. BAT file. I used to be able to access and modify the Autoexec. BAT file in Windows XP by running the command "SYSEDIT".  Windows 7 does not recognize "SYSEDIT" and I can't find a file AUTOEXEC. BAT file. Y at - there a way around this problem or a solution? Important to remember that this point of sale program is old, essential for us and is hard coded to look for the Autoexec. BAT file (everywhere where it used to find).  Thanks for the help.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to / stationed there.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Error.' c:\docume~'\earl\locals~1\temp. A temporary file needed for initialization could not be created or cannot be written in ' when try to run 16-bit programs in windows xp computer at home.

  original title: 16-bit windows subsystem error

  I was able to run 16-bit programs on my computer with windows xp home edition. now when I try to open the program I get a 16-bit windows subsystem error. c:\DOCUME~'\earl\locals~1\Temp. a temporary file needed for initialization could not be created or cannot be written to. Make sure that the path exists, and the space is 'close' to teminate the application available.choose

  Hi EarlBettencourt,

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists:

  Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS-based program or 16 - bit Windows based

  Hope the helps of information.

• Windows\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC. Not suitable for running MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows NT applications

  I'm trying to run a 16-bit MS-DOS program and I get get the above message.

  I am running XP service pk3

  No, I'm running XP 32 bit.

  However, I discovered that my AUTOEXEC. NT in my system32 folder was corrupt.

  I have repaced it by a new copy and it fixed my problem.

• How can I run 16-bit programs in Windows 7 64 bit?

  I'm running on Windows 7. Windows 7 does not run16 ILO programmes, e.g. Dbase III. Windows XP run 16-bit programs. How can I integrate windows XP running 16-bit programs?

  Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 06:47:42 + 0000, Ronin Loki wrote:
   
  > I am running on Windows 7. Windows 7 does not run16 ILO programmes, e.g. Dbase III.
   
   
  This is not quite accurate. 64-bit Windows 7 (which must be what you)
  have) does not 16-bit, but Windows 7 32 bit programs.
   
   
  > Windows XP run 16-bit programs. How can I integrate windows XP running 16-bit programs?
   
   
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows desktop experience) since 2003
   

  Ken Blake

• Help! Impossible to open or run almost all programs after Windows Update KB976002 'Browser Chooser' was automatically installed.

  I had, very unwisely, allowed the Windows updates should be installed automatically.  An update installed itself on 15 March 2010, KB976002 who is called the browser selector.  This canoe be uninstalled and reading other forums, I understand it could be something that was forced into the EU.  His goal is probably to allow users of two or more internet browsers to choose how they hire, but since it installed itself that I could not open or run most of the other programs including MS Office, Skype, iTunes, while others can be opened only if chosen to be administrator.  If I could, I would like to uninstall this update.  Similar defects there?  Any help please?

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial140.html

  Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista at the link above.

   

  Remove the Vista updates; two ways to do this:

  1. a System Restore to before the updates:

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > System Restore > restore time/choose your own date > next

  If you use Norton, disable it before using the system restore.

  If it is impossible to enter the Normal Mode, do a Safe Mode system restore:

  Press F8 at the startup/power and the list of startup options, use THE ARROW key to select Safe mode > and then press ENTER.

  System restore steps according to the info above.

  Also:

  2. click on start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

  > then click the one that you don't want > uninstall will appear at the top > uninstall it.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  In addition, on the page where you clicked "Installed updates", click on change settings at the top left corner it

  > Change update settings in the next page of AutoUpdate to "check for updates but let me choose etc" > OK ".

  When you take a look at pending updates, you can either download/install them one at the time, namely the update causing you problems.

  > or if you do not need an individual > right-click on > UAC prompt > hide it

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to run an incompatible program on windows 64-bit.

  Hello

  I recently downloaded an .exe file I want to use. The problem is that there is only one version of this program, and the only comment is to run it as an administrator. I tried all compatibility settings but it still says: "the version of the file is not compatible with your version of Windows. Check your computer's system information to see the weather, you need a X 86 (32-bit) or X 64 (64-bit) version of the program and then contact the software publisher.

  Please can someone give me information on how to make this program work.

  'This programme '.  Could you tell us the name of the program and where it comes from?

  Did you do a right click on the .exe file and select run as administrator?

• I can't get out of safe mode when starting, and can not run the Setup program from windows XP in safe mode. Any ideas?

  can't get out of SafeMode to start

  Hi Retodelta,

  Thanks for posting. Try the following steps. Warning: the following may make your computer unbootable. Please make sure that you have a backup before performing the steps.
  
  Click Start
  Go to the Run
  Type "msconfig".
  Press ENTER.

  In this window, select the Boot.ini tab.
  In this window uncheck the option "/ SafeBoot".

  I hope this helps! Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• I can't get out of safe mode when starting, and can not run the Setup program from windows XP in safe mode.

  I have a XP box that would only start in safe mode.  I needed to repair windows, so I started updating reinstall option but to reboot it says it cannot run in safe mode then it tries to boot into normal mode but crashes - which is what I am tring to solve.  Now I'm stuck because the computer is now making a loop and I'm stuck.  There is no available recovery console, it shows just the installation restart then goes into the shot.  If I try to launch safe mode, that it says cannot run update in safe mode then restarts in normal mode, which hangs then.  I'm stuck.  Boy the days where I wish I could just make the prompt C:\.  Thank you.

  You can connect your problematic hard drive to another PC to copy your important data, using a device such as:

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16812161002

  or

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16812119244

  I'm still not 100% convinced that you boot from the CD. Your Dell has the option of F12 to select a boot real-time device (as soon as you turn on the PC)? Also, remember that you have to "press any key to boot from the CD" when you see this screen! Of course, during a reboot, you start from the hard drive.

  Even if you did everything by the book, a repair installation could easily 'loop' as you describe. But as long as your hardware is healthy, a clean install is done.

• my pc cannot accept the installation of antivirus, it shows that the system is not suitable for running ms Dos and ms windows app com help me install

  my pc has failed to install any antivirus it shows that the system is not appropriate for the execution of ms - back and ms windows application help

  Hello

  problems to install your anti-virus software, contact the manufacturer of the anti-virus

  also scan for Malware

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

• The system file is not suitable for running ms - dos and microsoft windows applications

  Hi, this is the error message when I try to install DUNE200 in and an old computer with windows XP.
  Is there anything I can do to get his execution please?
  Thank you

  Hi eileenjune,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  This problem may occur if one or both of the following files are missing or corrupted:

  1 Config.nt

  2 Autoexec.nt

  Try the steps below and let me know if this helped.

  1. double-click 'My Computer' then your hard drive (probably drive C) and open the folder "WINDOWS".

  2. open the folder "repair". Find "autoexec.nt" and "config.nt" in there. Copy these files (Ctrl + C) then go to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 and paste them there (Ctrl + V). It will ask you if you want to replace the old.

  3. click on 'yes '.

  4. now check if the problem persists.

  For more information visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324767hope, this information is useful. \

  Let me know if it worked.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support
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• Former installation problem program under Windows 7 64-bit

  I installed the 64-bit Windows 7, but I need to run some old software, for which I have a CD. (Actually I think it is 16-bit. Well, I know it's a dinosaur, but this is my situation.) Naturally, setup.exe is also 16-bit (perhaps 32 bits, but I doubt it). There is a shortcut to setup.exe on my desk, by double-clicking on it, I get this message:

  The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you are using. Check your computer's system information to see if you need a x 86 (32 bit) or x 64 (64-bit) version of the program and then contact the software publisher.

  He ran very well under Windows XP 32-bit, and I don't remember doing something special for 16 bit then; I know that much. (I'm sure I'd remember something special like that, if I had). Microsoft program compatibility issues resolution isn't going anywhere.

  How do I enter a 32-bit emulator environment and double-click the shortcut (or setup.exe itself) from there?

  Separated from the:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/IE/Forum/IE8-windows_other/64-bit-and-32-bit/c2d75382-DB03-4674-B62D-9ca8a0331b34

  64 bit W7 run 16-bit programs.

  32-bit W7 can run older 16-bit programs (a little) more

  See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#1TC=windows-7 and http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/how-can-i-run-16-bit-programs-in-windows-7-64-bit/22b921f5-0b71-4ba1-8567-2bb86a1b604e for additional information.

  If you have an eligible version of W7, you may be able to get the program running in XPMode or install Virtual Box and if you run an old copy of XP or W7 32-bit (assuming it's free with a free license, etc.) in that.

  Or maybe make a system dual-boot W732 (or XP) and W764.

  If it is a DOS program rather than an old Windows program, it can run into something like DOSBOX