ErrMsg: This Application Is Not Supported by Microsoft Windows (155263)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q155263
When you attempt to run a program designed for Microsoft Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:
Can't run 16-bit Windows program.
This application is not supported by Microsoft Windows NT.

CAUSE

This error occurs with 16-bit programs that are stamped as Windows "4.0" programs.

Windows on Windows (WOW) in Windows NT 4.0 does not support 16-bit version 4.0 programs.

RESOLUTION

Contact the vendor of the program to inquire whether an updated version of the software that runs in Windows NT 4.0 is available. Or, install and run the program in Windows 95.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:KB155263
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