I have installed Barbie Magic Hairstyler for my daughter and it says that this is not a valid Win32 application. I know that this game is good because it used to work on my old computer with WindowsMe. It also no longer works on my winMe computer. It tells me I have the same problem. Please assist.

I find if an older game or program cannot be installed by way of the CD then use "Program Compatibility Wizard" to install it. If a game is installed by doing the above, but will not start by way of the CD, then when inserting the CD hold down the left Shift key for approx. 15 sec. to keep AutoRun from taking over. Now click the game in the "All Programs" list. Should start now. --------------- From a Microsoft web page: If an older application gives you trouble when running Windows XP, you can set the compatibility properties manually so that the program runs in a different mode, such as Windows 95, or in a different display or resolution setting. To set the compatibility properties for a program: 1. Right-click the executable or the program shortcut to the executable, and then click Properties. 2. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box. 3. From the list, select an operating system that the program runs in comfortably. 4. If necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes. Run the program again when you?re finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly: a program that's unhappy on Windows 2000 may flourish on Windows 98. --------------------- How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;285909 --------------------- Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 1a http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324722

oh wow try this it is short. If there is a link for the game on the desktop or in the start menu right click on it. Then go to properies. There is a tab i think says compatibility mode. Change the setting to run in windows 98 comptability mode.

" it used to work on my old computer with WindowsMe. It also no longer works on my winMe computer. " Why does it no longer work on ME - what happened on ME - have you Re-Installed it on ME Is it a Downloaded Program or on a CD ? Lesley

It gives me the same error message. It is on CD and I have tried to reinstall it several times but it still gives me the same error message.