... is not a valid Win32 application 1

[Member 310024]

I need to run a program that I had no trouble running with XP Pro.
Vista shows a panel that says it is not a valid Win32 appliation.
Is there some setting I can change to encourage it to run my program?

 

[cpjust]

Did you try XP Compatibility Mode?

 

[Member 310024]

I read about this 'compatibility mode' in another post.
How does it work - what specifically do I have to do to 'run the application in compatibility mode'?

 

[Member 310024]

Ok - I use explorer to locate the exe.
Then properties, then compatibility, then tried
various 'modes' ... & it still doesn't work.
I have asked the retailer if I can upgrade back to XP Pro
but apparently even this can't be done because there are then hardware incompatibilities.
People should have been warned of this!!!

 

[linney]

Not a valid win32 application.

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/win32.htm

How to troubleshoot a program that does not run as expected after it is installed on Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931362/en-us

Some older programs will just not work in Vista.

Virtual PC 2007
Still free and out of Beta:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3199-48a3-afa2-2dc0b40a73b6&displaylang=en&tm