WTS08: 16-Bit Binary Files

AdminStudio 2023 | 25.0 | Application Manager

Edition:This test is included in AdminStudio Professional and Enterprise Editions.

WTS08 checks a package for 16-bit applications. Windows Server 2008 R2 and later are 64-bit systems, and they cannot run 16-bit applications.

Note:If your package is not targeting the Windows Remote Desktop Services environment, you do not need to run this ACE.

Test Group/Test Category

Remote Application Publishing Compatibility/Remote Desktop Services Tests

Severity

Error

Message

The binary '[FILE_NAME]' in package '[PACKAGE_NAME]'('[PACKAGE_NAME]') is 16-bit. This affects the deployment of this package in a terminal server environment.

Background

WTS08 examines a Windows Installer package for compatibility with Windows Remote Desktop Services. If the package contains one or more 16-bit binary files (.exe, .dll, or .ocx), WTS08 fails.

Resolution

Manual Fix

To resolve this issue, remove the specified 16-bit binary file from the Windows Installer package.