[Bug-XBoard] Re: Winboard problem

[gk967]

> Hi when i try to run winbaord a window comes up and it says 16 bit windows subsystem i have a screen shot attached to >this e-mail... so take a look please and try to help me
> Thanks!!!

>That's a common Windows bug.  Microsoft has an article on how to correct
>it at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

>This happens when installing WinBoard because the installer is an old
>version of InstallShield that uses 16-bit components.  WinBoard itself
>is a 32-bit program.

 

Hi Mat, :-)

What version of Windows do you run? I have this specific problem very rarely with an old Win 3.11 dict (never with Winboard). Restart solves the problem.

I wonder why Winboard (a 32 bit app) brings up a message targeted to 16 bit apps. I suspected something wrong with Windows, not with Winboard, probably with Windows Installer.

Maybe its a good idea to update your intaller version. Microsoft links there (genuine download):

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=893803 ,

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en .

Free download for all,  there (for NT-XP series or for 98-Me series) there: http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/wininstallnt.html , (Please look at "Applies to". Is there your system? If not click at link below of "Related link".

Please uninstall Winboard, run the Windows Installer setup (this updates your Installer's version) and then install the latest Winboard's edition.

 

Best Regards!

Elf Wizard. :-)