Old program on Windows 7, x64


  1. grizli123
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Old program on Windows 7, x64


    So I have an old program (8 or 16 bit) and it runs only in 32 bit OS. How can I run in on Windows 7, x64 without dualboot or virtual mashine?
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  3. pbcopter
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    You may be able to run it on a program like DOSBox.
    It will not run natively on Windows 7 x64.
    http://www.dosbox.com/
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  4. grizli123
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    Hm, and how do I use this program? I do have .exe program.
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  6. MilesAhead
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    grizli123 said:
    Hm, and how do I use this program? I do have .exe program.
    DosBox has its own forum. Seems like you'd have more luck asking that question on that forum.

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  7. bobkn
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    Dosbox *is* a virtual machine.

    That or another VM may be the only way you'll run ancient software on an X64 PC.
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