Old game, 64-bit compatibility issue

[McMutton]

Hey there. I'm trying to install this old game that ran on Windows 95/98. The problem is that it's incompatible with my 64-bit Windows 7, so despite running the installer using Compatibility Mode, it still doesn't work. Is there any way to get it to work?

 

[imeem]

sorry i can't help you. The oldest game i ever installed on my windows 7 was a game called Powerboat Racing or sumthing that works on windows ME and stuff. Worked perfectly fine on my computer in compatibility mode

 

[josef613]

well, if you have a compatible 7 version, you can try xp mode, it might work for the older games

 

[McMutton]

Nah, I've only got Home Premium, so it won't let me use XP Mode.

 

[josef613]

yea, then you really can't run those games anymore. Windows 7 has no support for 16 bit games (most 98 games) while xp does/did. can't really help you, sorry.

 

[Petey7]

You could try using VMware and installing XP on that. You might even be able to install 98 if you have a copy. I don't really know much about it, but a lot of people on here use it. If you have any problems with it, we have a section of the site for that kind of thing.

 

[josef613]

You could try using VMware and installing XP on that. You might even be able to install 98 if you have a copy. I don't really know much about it, but a lot of people on here use it. If you have any problems with it, we have a section of the site for that kind of thing.

Provided your processor supports virtualization. What processor do you have?

 

[McMutton]

I've an Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU

 

[josef613]

ok, then you can try that.
Good Luck! Tell us how it ends!

 

[tannim]

Free Route - Sun Virtual Box + Linux + Wine = GamePlay : ) The speed of those old games probably won't be affected.

Not Free Route - Sun Virtual Box + XP = Gameplay. Easiest way to do it short of going back to XP

DosBox will work for most DOS games