Trying to install software from 1994 in Windows 10: "This app can’t run on your PC"

[Elliot B.]

I am running Windows 10 x64 (Creators Update).

 

I am trying to install The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System for nostalgic purposes.

 

I have mounted the ISO but when I try to run the installer, I get, "This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher."

 

I have:

• Disabled SmartScreen (Windows Defender Security Centre > App & browser control > Check apps and files)
• Tried Windows 95 compatibility mode
• Tried running it as an Administrator

Any ideas?

[BritBronco]

Being from 94 are you sure its a windows program, it might need to run in dos and dosbox should help with that.

[techbeck]

Yea, you wont get that to run on Win10.  Dosbox or setup a VM with an older OS.

[+Warwagon MVC]

It's probably a 16-bit application which Windows 10 64bit no longer supports. Only Windows 10 32bit still supports 16 bit code.

[Quillz]

I would also recommend setting up a VM. Given the game is from 1994, install Win3.1 for Workgroups for maximum nostalgia.

[Mando]

On 5/17/2017 at 6:13 PM, warwagon said:

It's probably a 16-bit application which Windows 10 64bit no longer supports. Only Windows 10 32bit still supports 16 bit code.

Any x64 windows has never supported 16bit libs mate  best way would be to run a vm of a legacy x86 and do it that way. 

[+Warwagon MVC]

4 minutes ago, Mando said:

Any x64 windows has never supported 16bit libs mate  best way would be to run a vm of a legacy x86 and do it that way. 

Well, forgot to mention that part.

[Mando]

Just now, warwagon said:

Well, forgot to mention that part.

yep suspected so buddy, I know you know your onions  

[+Warwagon MVC]

3 minutes ago, Mando said:

yep suspected so buddy, I know you know your onions  

Yes, I also LOVE onions they go great on salads and a LARGE raw slice on a hamburger ...mmmmmmm

 

[Mando]

Just now, warwagon said:

Yes, I also LOVE onions they go great on salads and a LARGE raw slice on a hamburger ...mmmmmmm

 

heheh yer im the same  red, white, pickled, raw cooked mmmmm onion relish....heheh sorry its a scots slang for knowing your stuff

[+Warwagon MVC]

3 minutes ago, Mando said:

heheh yer im the same  red, white, pickled, raw cooked mmmmm onion relish....heheh sorry its a scots slang for knowing your stuff

Figured that is whit ye meant. Ye guys mist loue onions ower thare! 

[Mando]

5 minutes ago, warwagon said:

Figured that is whit ye meant. Ye guys mist loue onions ower thare! 

aye min, only thing loved more ower here is tatties