"The image file .. is valid, but is for a machine type other than

I try to install an application but get the following error:

"The image file ...\setup.exe is valid, but is for a machine type other than
the current machine"

Does anyone know if there are any way i can get this application installed
on x64?

 

What is the application? Does the installer have 16 bit components? (many
do..). It all depends on the application really. We need more information.

Shane

 

The application is called "WinKey" by Copernic and is quite old (2001 or
something). The application is discontinued so there will probably not be any
updates. Actually, they have even removed the application from their website
recently: http://www.copernic.com/winkey/

 

Sounds Likes an 16bit installer. i get round those by installing a program
called WinInstall LE on XP Home (i kept installed for some functions like
this or my TV card and some other hardware to work)

I install it then run a scan for my current settings. and it makes a note.
install the software and then scans for changes and makes an MSI installer
with the files so then it can be install on XP X64. but make sure the that
is to be installed is 32bit otherwise its a waist of time.

Its all done with a wizard so its not hard to use.

 

Sounds like a slick work-around...

 

It works at least, took some time but worth it. And if the wizard is
followed correctly then it will work fine, just one small hint keep the User
name the same as on X64 cause if not it can cause some minor issues. I got
round it by editing the account name in the file where the regestry entrys
were stored.

 

This will work IF the program is 32-bit, just a 16 bit installer. If the
program is 16 bit, you're out of luck with that one.

 

True, Charlie. I tried running an old Windows v 1.01 executable under x64
Edition, and got this exact same error message, cause the .exe itself was 16
bit.

 

!!!!!!!

YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!!! That worked perfect! I can't believe this, just 30
minutes after i ask, you come with the solution! Thanks!!!

 

Your Welcome.

 

I'm wondering if you could direct me to instructions on how to use this in
order to deal with programs that have a 16-bit installer. I've run into this
problem myself and after spending 15 minutes with the software, I can't
figure out how to use it to make the program install correctly.

Thanks!