XP 16 bits system

[pohhop]

Hi

I'm running win XP Sp2 , P4 512 ram.

these program ran ok before, some how they wont run now.

I have formmatted my hdd, when I want to run some program I cannot run them, I get a message saying 16bits timed out, & win16 subsystem may be corrupt.

I know theses program are for 95/98/2000.
How can I reinstall the 16 bit files?

Thanks

[Dias de verano]

First rule of seeking forum help: give as much information as possible.

these program ran ok before, some how they wont run now.

What programs? Names, version numbers?

[pohhop]

hi

Sorry, the programs are educational progrmas, where written for 95,98,2000, some for XP sp1,  some run ok on XP Sp2 or the sound willnot come for which i have downloaded a patch and that solved that problem.

the problem is since reinstalling XP Sp2 some how it hasn't loaded the 16 bits, the program will install but not run it gives the 16 bits time out etc, like I posted earlier.

I've given te program to others to try and it works on thier machines running XP Sp2 no problems.

I run a vertual drive so I don't have to keep using the disk.

if you need names of programs I can supply. you may not have heard of them anyway.

thanks anyway

[patio]

Continue to fill in the blanks as suggested. Dias wouldn't have asked if it wasn't neccessary....
Also provide details on how you are launching the programs....from a shortcut on the desktop or from the Start /Run menu or from All Programs....

[dahlarbear]

I have formmatted my hdd, when I want to run some program I cannot run them, I get a message saying 16bits timed out, & win16 subsystem may be corrupt.

What are the "exact" message(s) you get?

[pohhop]

Hi

THose are the exact messages I get.
 16 BIT TIME OUT & WIN 16 BIT SUBSYSTEM MAYBE UNSTABLE.

the program can load but will not run, when you tryrunning these messages apear together.

It put the progam into the program file in the start menu. no shortcuts.

these programs wherewriten for 95, 98, 2000, XP Sp1, I had to down load a patch for the sound to work running SP2,it worked OK, since reinstalling windows SP2 it doesnot work,i get these messages.
It like the 16 bit hasn't loaded on the 32bit.

Regards
P

[dahlarbear]

You might look at these:

    How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
    How to use Windows Program Compatibility mode in Windows XP

[JJ 3000]

I don't know if this will help but you could try this:
Click Start then Run and enter sfc /scannow
Have your XP CD handy as it will ask for it.

Do you have any virus protection?

[Spoiler]

This may help you....

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314495