This feature allows users to run 16-bit applications on 32-bit computers. However, the feature is not available on Windows 11 and other 64-bit versions like Windows RT and Windows 10 IoT Core.

I have the pleasure of supporting an ancient 16 bit program for a client. It worked fine on their old server running Windows Server 2003 (32 bit) but will not work now that a new 2008 R2 server ...

I've been getting this error message every time I try to run any kind of 16 bit program like setup programs. "Cannot find ...

Originally, Windows was a 16-bit environment, and ran only 16-bit software. With Windows 95, the operating system went 32-bit, and could run both 16- and 32-bit programs.