wanna play old games-not compatable with x64

[Labarr]

I decided i wanted to bring out the old games i have, pajama sam and putt putt. However I can play them because they are not compatible with windows 7x64 Home premium. It there any way i can play these games?

 

Thanks

Labarr15

 

I guess i could create a partion and install XP on it.. but i really dont feel like doing that :/

 

Any Ideas?

[Bilbo Baggins]

I dunno if this would work but you could try a virtual machine with a 32-bit OS...

[Zaraki]

Hi Labarr15,

 

I have looked up your problem and found this:

 

A 'translator' subsystem called WOW64 should be on your x64 Win7 version. It could be possible that the setup programs of your old games (i have freddy fish and shit xD) are 16-bit and are not compatible because it's too old.

But you can always try.

 

As a first solution to your problem, try this first:

 

- Open the CD contents in file explorer.

- Right-click on the Setup for the game.

- From the popup, select Run as Administrator.

- Following the prompts from that point as normal for the game.

 

If that doesn't work. I have read all about it on the internet and it looks like you should install XP to be on the safe side if that doesn't work. Don't use stuff like virtual machines.

Just be honest with yourself, do you really want to play those old games? Undergoing the installation of XP to play some old games?

 

PM me if that won't work and i'll try to help you if you need a XP version (atleast if you're willing to use illegal copies of OS software...)

 

 

Good Luck!

 

 

Zaraki

[Labarr]

Thx. I did find a program that allows me to play the games. Putt putt and pmajama Sam FTW!!

[Jager]

you can also right click go to properties then the compatibility tab then choose run as windos xp sp3 if you need xp support.