Microsoft KB Archive/298218

= You cannot install 16-bit applications on Windows XP for 64-bit platforms =

Article ID: 298218

Article Last Modified on 12/14/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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This article was previously published under Q298218





SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install a 16-bit application on a computer that runs Windows XP for 64-bit platforms, you may not be able to do so, and you may receive one of the following error messages:

Install.exe is not a valid win32 application.

Setup.exe is not a valid win32 application.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the program you are trying to install uses a 16-bit Install.exe or Setup.exe file. Windows XP for 64-bit platforms does not support 16-bit programs.



RESOLUTION
Contact your application vendor for an updated version of the application that does not use a 16-bit installer.

Keywords: kbresolve kbenv kberrmsg kbinterop kbprb KB298218

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