How can i run a windows 7 program on a surface x 13.8

Tony Martin 0 Reputation points
2025-08-05T03:24:59.72+00:00

I need to install Microsoft Money 99 from my disk onto my new windows Surface x 13.8

I ran the installed trouble shooter set to windows 7 and it said it had made changes and it said to test the program but I could not get it to run.can anyone help?

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  1. S.Sengupta 25,591 Reputation points MVP
    2025-08-20T01:31:13.3066667+00:00

    Microsoft Money 99 is a 16/32-bit hybrid application built for Windows 9x/2000/XP. On the otherhand Surface X is ARM-based, meaning:

    It cannot run 16-bit installers or drivers at all. The Money 99 installer itself uses a 16-bit setup program, which Windows 10/11 on ARM cannot run.

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