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I'm using Windows 8. When I try to use SimpleAssemblyExplorer Windows pops-up a message, and doesn't allow me to run that application. I tried to run it with the compatibility options; Windows 7 & XP, neither worked.

Since SAE projects seem to be inactive, there is no way to test the new version.

How can I get rid of this message and get the program to run?

The text reads "This app can't run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher."

Here is a screenshot:

Windows 8 nag

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Please post a screenshot of the message in question. There isn't any reason this application should not work on Windows 8. This question has nothing to do with the modern user interface so I removed that tag. – Ramhound Dec 12 '12 at 12:37
Well, I found the reason, that It seems, I have x64 app, which don't have any clue on the name. I downloaded x86 and it worked fine. – Jones Dec 13 '12 at 5:24
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I think you should post your solution as an answer, and restore the screenshot in your question. This to help anyone else with a similar issue. – galacticninja Dec 13 '12 at 5:39
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Ok; I'll do it. – Jones Dec 13 '12 at 8:45

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Well, the above error message (shown in the screenshot) is not very detailed. However, the problem is: using a different architecture than Operating System architecture. In my case, I wanted to (or tried to) launch the x64 executable whereas the OS is x86.

To solve the issue, I had to download the x86 version of the same software (the app), and that worked fine. The confusion arises because Windows 8 doesn't provide much detail for troubleshooting the problem.

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Feel free to accept your own answer, as to help others that are looking for a solution. – pleinolijf Dec 13 '12 at 9:05
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I also had this happen when running a 64-bit program on a 32-bit machine. Gotta love 'em "friendly" messages which fail to tell you what actually went wrong. – romkyns Feb 24 at 11:25
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Is it the "Windows Protected your PC" error message? - If so, follow below; http://techmell.com/how-to/turn-smartscreen-protection-windows-8/

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Thanks, but problem solved differently as stated in OT comment – Jones Dec 13 '12 at 5:24
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Corrupted installer is another cause for this error message. See Corrupted files are the cause of Windows 8 "This app can't run on your PC" error.

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