Vista - the version of WindowsThe version of this file is not compatible with you're running

**Hairy Scot** · 03-06-2008

According to the MSDN site :-

When a 16-bit installer or application is launched, the following error message is displayed:
The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher.

I have an application (SPFPC V4.0) which I used to run with no problem on XP SP2.
But when I try it on my Vista Business 64 bit system I get that message. I have tried all of the compatibility options with no success.

Maybe I am being simplistic, but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application.

Any ideas anyone.

**SoftwareTools** · 03-06-2008

Quote:

but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application.

XP supports 16 bit applications, so there is no sound basis for your belief.

**Hairy Scot** · 03-06-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by SoftwareTools

Quote:

but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application.

XP supports 16 bit applications, so there is no sound basis for your belief.

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info.

03-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
Hairy Scot Vista Business X64 8 posts	The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running According to the MSDN site :- When a 16-bit installer or application is launched, the following error message is displayed: The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher. I have an application (SPFPC V4.0) which I used to run with no problem on XP SP2. But when I try it on my Vista Business 64 bit system I get that message. I have tried all of the compatibility options with no success. Maybe I am being simplistic, but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application. Any ideas anyone. Last edited by Hairy Scot; 03-06-2008 at 03:48 PM.. Reason: Title garbled
My System Specs

03-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
SoftwareTools Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 20 posts	Re: the version of WindowsThe version of this file is not compatible with you're run Quote: but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application. XP supports 16 bit applications, so there is no sound basis for your belief.
My System Specs

03-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
Hairy Scot Vista Business X64 8 posts	Re: the version of WindowsThe version of this file is not compatible with you're run Quote: Originally Posted by SoftwareTools Quote: but I would think that if it runs OK on XP SP2 then it probably isn't a 16 bit application. XP supports 16 bit applications, so there is no sound basis for your belief. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info.
My System Specs

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