ErrMsg: This Application Is Not Supported by Microsoft Windows

 Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
Article ID: Q155263
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOM

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.

Additional query words:
Keywords : nt16ap NTSrvWkst prodnt
Version : 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
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