can't run 16-bit windows program

From: jake (jake_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/28/04


Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 23:57:32 -0700

When I boot up XP I get this messge.

"can't run 16-bit windows program"

 Does anyone know how to fix?



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