Can't run original Tetris on Win10


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    Windows 10
       #1

    Can't run original Tetris on Win10


    It ran fine in WinXP (can't remember whether I used any compatibility mode), now I can't run it even in compatibility mode (Win95 nor XP). I tried compatibility troubleshooter, no joy. Can anything be done?
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    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #2

    Alfred001 said:
    It ran fine in WinXP....
    Was that a 32-bit XP? and is your Windows 10 64-bit? If so, I'm afraid your Tetris is most likely 16-bit app. A 32-bit OS can run 16/32 bit apps, but a 64-bit OS can only run 32/64 bit apps.

    A virtual machine or DosBox may be the only way...
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  3. Posts : 124
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Bree said:
    Was that a 32-bit XP? and is your Windows 10 64-bit? If so, I'm afraid your Tetris is most likely 16-bit app. A 32-bit OS can run 16/32 bit apps, but a 64-bit OS can only run 32/64 bit apps.

    A virtual machine or DosBox may be the only way...
    Yup, the XP was 32 bit. Darn it!
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    Windows 10 Pro 21H2 build 19045.2193 Dual Boot Linux Mint
       #4

    Try the Tetris from Crystal Office works well in Win10 and looks pretty much like the original as far as I can remember. I use it when having a break from the Simulator I'm creating stuff for and am suffering brain ache ;o)

    The best Tetris game ever!
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