Microsoft Bob on Windows 7?

[gamelover101]

I've tried playing around with Microsoft Bob on a Windows XP virtual machine, and I kind of liked it, actually. But since I barely have any apps to put MSBOB in good use, I wanted to install it on my Windows 7 host.

The problem is, it doesn't work! I followed the insturctions and the installer rebooted (well, it logged me off for some reason) instead. Now, when I try to open the Bob Home app, it complains that critical components are missing!

It works on Windows XP, but not 7?

[compgeke]

That is because Bob was designed for Windows 3.1 & 95. Windows XP was the last version of Windows that was happy with 16-bit applications. Windows 7 & Vista just don't run 16-bit programs very well. Also, Bob was released in 1995 and Windows 7 was released in 2009, a 14 year difference.

[gamelover101]

Well, is there a way to make it work?

[compgeke]

No due to lack of proper 16-bit application support. You may be able to try it in Windows XP Mode. I would try except I use Vista Business, not Windows 7 (Yet).

[linuxlove]

I installed Microsoft Bob on my Windows 7 machine. It complained about UTOPIA.DLL missing. The solution? Move everything out of C:\MSBOB\HOME and put it in C:\MSBOB. Worked just fine after that.


Since Microsoft Bob is a 16-bit Windows program, it won't run at all for those of you with 64-bit windows.

[gamelover101]

Ah, I will try linuxlove's solution. And yes, I have 32 bit Windows.

@compgeke
Lol, why do that when I have a virtual machine?

edit: I forgot to mention I deleted my faulty installation, so I'll have to reinstall it.

[betascollector]

Or you can download the missing .dll from the internet.

[hb860]

What move you on Microsoft bob?
Does it haven't modern alternatives?

[gamelover101]

What move you on Microsoft bob?
Does it haven't modern alternatives?

If it did, would I even bother installing BOB?