How can I.....?

Discussion in 'Software' started by ks4mky, Jul 5, 2005.

  1. ks4mky

    ks4mky Private E-2

    We are running Windows XP Home Edition on our computer. We have recently been come across some programs that were made for older Windows versions ( Win98 and NP(?)). I was wondering if it was possible to run them on Windows XP. If it is possible, how would we do it and would it affect XP at all?
     
    ks4mky, Jul 5, 2005
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  2. Anon-068c403e2d

    Anon-068c403e2d Anonymized

    Right click the file>properties>compatibility>choose the windows version or settings.
     
    Anon-068c403e2d, Jul 6, 2005
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Shouldnt affect XP and as Kadavill said above try using compatability mode, but also look on the manufacturers site of the software for any updates to th eversions you have.

    Downside they just may not work at all even in compatability mode.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 6, 2005
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  4. IrOnMaN

    IrOnMaN Specialist

    i dont use compatability mode much but when i did it didnt work.
     
    IrOnMaN, Jul 6, 2005
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  5. Jerkyking

    Jerkyking Sergeant Major

    I have a stack of older software (educational stuff for the kids), which tend to cause more problems than there worth... in any mode.
     
    Jerkyking, Jul 6, 2005
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