SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Windows 7
MSFT 479.20+0.2%Jan 9 3:59 PM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: PMS Witch who wrote (45)6/19/2009 9:30:25 AM
From: PMS Witch  Read Replies (1) of 152
 
I'm continuing to work with Windows 7.

I wanted to know if 64-bit Windows 7 Virtual PC would enable me to run sixteen bit programs seamlessly. I installed the Release Candidate and downloaded the Virtual XP.

My 16-bit programs ran. Of course, when starting them for the first time, there's a pause while the XP subsystem loads, but subsequent tries ran immediately.

One challenge was that the 16-bit programs wanted to run on data located on the Virtual Hard Drive. I wanted the programs running in the Virtual XP to operate on data stored on my disks under Windows 7 control. Virtual XP sees these drives as belonging to another machine; hence, network accessible.

The Windows 7 shortcuts to Virtual XP programs may hold the key.

I have my answer. Virtual PC running an XP system WILL enable 16 bit programs to run on a 64 bit Windows 7 system.

Cheers, PW.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News