Re: "The image file .. is valid, but is for a machine type other t

[Guest Shino Tenshi]

Re: "The image file .. is valid, but is for a machine type other t

 

I'm wondering if you could direct me to instructions on how to use this in

order to deal with programs that have a 16-bit installer. I've run into this

problem myself and after spending 15 minutes with the software, I can't

figure out how to use it to make the program install correctly.

 

Thanks!

 

"DKI" wrote:

> Sounds Likes an 16bit installer. i get round those by installing a program

> called WinInstall LE on XP Home (i kept installed for some functions like

> this or my TV card and some other hardware to work)

>

> I install it then run a scan for my current settings. and it makes a note.

> install the software and then scans for changes and makes an MSI installer

> with the files so then it can be install on XP X64. but make sure the that

> is to be installed is 32bit otherwise its a waist of time.

>

> Its all done with a wizard so its not hard to use.

>

> "James" <James@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:37293582-176A-4789-88A9-74A0DC3BC04B@microsoft.com...

> >I try to install an application but get the following error:

> >

> > "The image file ...\setup.exe is valid, but is for a machine type other

> > than

> > the current machine"

> >

> > Does anyone know if there are any way i can get this application installed

> > on x64?

>

>

>

[Guest S.SubZero]

Re: "The image file .. is valid, but is for a machine type other t

 

Re: "The image file .. is valid, but is for a machine type other t

 

64-bit Windows cannot work with 16-bit installers. The code to do so

simply does not exist in the OS.

 

I installed Windows 2000 in a virtual machine (http://www.virtualbox.org) and

in there I have 16-bit support.