How to run 16-chip apps in Windows ten 64-bit [Pace-Past-Pace GUIDE]

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Install 16 bit apps in Windows 10 64 bit

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Like the previous version of Windows Bone, the Windows 10 also comes with back up for running the older programs non compatible with the Windows 10 64bit edition. Since the Windows 64-bit organisation lacks the 16-bit subsystem to run sixteen-chip apps, we need to try a workaround.

To install 16-bit apps in Windows 10 64-bit we demand to install a Virtual Auto outset and then install an older version of Windows Os like XP onto it. After that, you can install most of the xvi-fleck apps in Windows ten via Virtual Auto.

Can I run xvi bit programs on a 64 bit computer?

Install and configure VirtualBox

  1. Start with downloading Oracle VirtualBox that you can download for costless from the official page. Make sure you download the right version for your Windows (Virtualbox 5.one.iv for Windows hosts).
  2. Run the installer subsequently the download is consummate.
  3. Once you take installed the Oracle Virtual Box successfully, you need to create a new virtual machine for your legacy awarding.
  4. Since you want to run a sixteen-fleck app in Windows 10 64-bit system, it is recommended that you use Windows XP to create a new virtual motorcar.
  5. Make sure you take downloaded the Windows XP ISO onto your reckoner. You can find the Windows XP ISO with a simple Google search. Proceed with creating new Virtual Machine, after yous accept the Windows XP ISO ready.
  6. Launch Virtual Box, click on Machine and select New.
    Virtual machine - New
  7. Here you need to enter a name for the VM. Enter  Windows XP. Most likely Oracle Box will automatically fill the OS version to Windows XP 32-bit.
    Create new VM - XP 32-bit
  8. If not click on the drop-downwards menu for version and select "Windows XP (32-bit).
  9. Side by side, you need to gear up the memory size. If you lot have viii GB of RAM then I would recommend setting the size to 1GB and for 4GB fix it to 512 MB.
  10. Under "Hard Deejay" section, select "Create a virtual hard disk drive now" pick. This partition will store the operating system.
  11. Click the Create button.
  12. In the "Create a Virtual Hd" window, leave the File Location equally information technology is.VM Windows XP Virtual machine Partition
  13. Go to Hard Disk file type and select VDI (VirtualBox Deejay Paradigm).
  14. For "Storage on Concrete hard disk" select "Dynamically allocated" option.
  15. Click on the Create button again.
  16. OracleBox will now start creating your Difficult Disk. Information technology may take a while so, await for till it completes.

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Install the Windows XP OS

  1. To install the OS you need the Windows XP ISO Image. If you have it downloaded, keep with the next steps.
  2. In the Virtual Box, select Windows XP and click on the Start push.
    Virtual Machine XP Start
  3. Since this is the offset time you are installing Windows OS, it will ask you to select a Startup Disk.
    Install XP In Virtual Machine
  4. Click on the Browse icon and navigate to where your Windows ISO Image is located. Select the ISO Image and click on Offset.
  5. Now follow the on-screen instructions to install the Os.

Install Guest Additions

  1. To motility between the virtual machine and the host easily, you need to install Guest Additions.
    To move between VM and Host
  2. In your Virtual Motorcar, click on Devices and click on Insert Guest Additions CD Image.Click Next.

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