Installing Software for Windows 95/98

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I have some software and I am currently unable to install
it on my system. I am using Windows XP and the software
is designed for Windows95/98. Is there any advice that
anyone can give to help me install the program on my
system. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much!!!
 
Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: OLDER PROGRAMS , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q301/9/11.ASP&NoWebContent=1
How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;285909

Error Message When You Install or Start a MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106


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Nicholas

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| I have some software and I am currently unable to install
| it on my system. I am using Windows XP and the software
| is designed for Windows95/98. Is there any advice that
| anyone can give to help me install the program on my
| system. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
|
| Thank you very much!!!
 
Of the top of my head I would try to use the compatibility function for running
programs. Weather it would work depends on a few things like how the setup program
determines what OS it's on, but trying the compatibility options may work.

Right click on the setup exe for the program your trying to install and hit the
properties option at the button of the popup menu. A dialog should popup, with a
"Compatibility" tab. Click this tab. This screen should have several options to try
to "trick" the program into thinking it is running on a different OS.

It's worth a try.

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Randy Byrne
Microsoft MVP (Windows Technologies)
http://support.microsoft.com/support/mvp
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Do not email me, please use the newsgroup so that everyone benefits.
 
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