Windows 10: Unsupported 16-Bit Application

Hey there I'm tring to run Nerf Jr. Foam Blaster: Attack of the Kleptons see https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Nerf_Jr._Foam_Blaster:_Attack_of_the_Kleptons! on my laptop and I got this error


Unsupported 16-Bit Application

The program or feature "\??\E:\SETUP.EXE" cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows. Please contact the software vendor to ask if a 64-bit Windows compatible version is available

I don't know how I can make it compatable?

:)

 

Unsupported 16-bit Application

Hello,



This might be a compatibility issue. For us to know more, please answer the following:

• Have you made any changes prior to the issue?
• Could you provide us a screenshot of the error that you are getting?
• What application are you trying to open?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

 

Starting python with cmd error: Unsupported 16-bit application

I'm having trouble running python scripts from my cmd and run environment.
I get an error about an unsupported 16-bit application. After some trial and error I noticed that calling 'py.exe' which should start up python gives me that error.

However, if I start my cmd as admin it doesn't give me the error. The problem is that when I try to run the script from my run environment, it doesn't run as admin so I get the error every time and am therefore unable to use the run environment to start my scripts.

The error I get is the following
Screenshot

I am running Windows 10, 64 bit and Python 3.6 64 bit.

Does anyone know what might be going wrong and how I can fix it? I'd like to find a way to run the scripts from my the 'run environment (Windows + R)' without getting the error.

 

No Input Devices when Installing 16-bit Program

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand that when you are trying to install a 16-bit program you are unable to use the keyboard or mouse, we will look into this for you. However, we would like to know which application are you trying to install.

As you have already tried installing the program in Compatibility mode and enabled NTVDM, I suggest you to change the properties for Command Prompt and check if that allows you to install the program.



Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Open Command Prompt.
   
2. Right click on the title Command Prompt and click on
   Properties.
   
3. Select the checkbox for Use legacy console (requires relaunch) and click on
   OK.
   
4. Close and re-open Command Prompt.
   

Now, trying installing the program.



If you are using Windows 10 Pro, you can use Group Policy editor to change the settings for 16-bit applications. Follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and click on
   OK.
   
3. Now, expand Computer Configuration.
   
4. Expand Administrative templates and then,
   Windows Components.
   
5. Click on Application Compatibility.
   
6. On the right-pane, double click on Prevent access to 16-bit applications.
   
7. Click on Disabled and click on
   OK.
   
8. If prompted, restart the computer.
   

If the issue persists, I suggest you to post your query in
TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on installing 16-bit applications to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator