Windows 10: I just want a better understanding of 16-bit programs on Win10 64-bit

Discus and support I just want a better understanding of 16-bit programs on Win10 64-bit in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; So I keep hearing time after time again that it's simply not possible to run 16-bit programs on 64-bit hardware with out emulators or big software... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Sheik388, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. SHEIK388
    Sheik388 Win User

    I just want a better understanding of 16-bit programs on Win10 64-bit


    So I keep hearing time after time again that it's simply not possible to run 16-bit programs on 64-bit hardware with out emulators or big software modification. There's two games I'm specifically wondering about very specifically: Sims Tower and Pharaoh by Sierra Games. I have gotten these games to run perfectly on Windows 10 systems before. Specifically, I have gotten Pharaoh to run on a Ryzen 7 1800X based build and recently on a Core i9-10900K all simply just switching the compatibility mode to Win95 I have not nor plan to edit anything on my OS files. Is there something I'm missing or am I just getting lucky?

    :)
     
    Sheik388, Mar 1, 2021
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  2. LENITRUMBO
    lenitrumbo Win User

    How to run a 16-bit program in Windows 10 64-bit?

    *Original Title: 16 bit on windows 10

    I have windows 10 64 bit and I have a program that runs on 16 bit. Need to know how to do it
     
    lenitrumbo, Mar 1, 2021
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  3. JONPUL
    JonPul Win User
    How do I run old 16 bit program on Windows 10 64 bit system

    16 bit Windows programs do not run on x64 Windows since like Windows XP 64 bit. Apparently this is due to performance impacts required to support the 16 bit subsystem.

    Interestingly, the same program will usually run on Windows 10 32 bit.

    I understand the choice, but it is a little frustrating. I would like to have the choice of whether to run the 16 bit subsystem.

    You need to install a VM of some kind to run these apps.
     
    JonPul, Mar 1, 2021
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  4. ANUP KARKAL
    Anup Karkal Win User

    I just want a better understanding of 16-bit programs on Win10 64-bit

    How to run a 16-bit program in Windows 10 64-bit?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused to you.

    Please answer the below question to assist you better.

    Which program are you referring to please specify?

    It depends on the software development team who has developed the program whether the 16 bit program is compatible with the Windows 64 bit or not.

    Reply us if you any further queries we will be glad to assist you.
     
    Anup Karkal, Mar 1, 2021
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