APPLICATION PROBLEMS
Sometimes in Windows XP, certain games might not run properly. If you double-click on the game icon and nothing happens, or if the program seems to start but quits all of a sudden, or if you get an error message like this one : "This program cannot be executed "; you can try this :
Right-click the game icon.
Click on Properties.
Choose the Compatibility tab.
Under Compatibility Mode, activate Run this program in compatibility mode for.
Choose Windows 98 and click OK.