Cannot Install Some Programs on Windows XP for 64-bit Platforms (298218)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
This article was previously published under Q298218

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install a program on a computer that runs Windows XP for 64-bit platforms, you may not be able to do so, and you may receive one of the following error messages:
Install.exe is not a valid win32 application.

Setup.exe is not a valid win32 application.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the program you are trying to install uses a 16-bit Install.exe or Setup.exe file. Windows XP for 64-bit platforms does not support 16-bit programs.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbinterop kbprb KB298218
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