What software can i use on XP

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maybe a silly question...

but what, if any, previous windows 98/NT/2000 software can i use on XP
Professional?
 
Most any and all will still run, though you will likely get a pop-up asking
if you want to update files you've opened to the newer version that is
currently on your PC. It is a pretty good idea to do so, unless you will
have to bring that file back to a computer that only has the older version of
a given program.

In general, the newer can open and work with older, but older can not always
work with newer.

BPL
 
Hi,

Most of it, though some older DOS-based 9x programs won't run if they
require direct hardware access (not allowed in XP). Some may require a patch
or upgrade, some you may run in compatibility mode
(start/programs/accessories/program compatibility wizard).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Some software will run without change. Some, especially DOS based programs,
will not. In many cases, the program's manufacturer has updated the program
to run on XP.

XP includes a Program Compatibility Wizard (Start>All
Programs>Accessories>PCW) that can tell the OS how to configure an
environment in which to run the program. This does not always yield the
desired result, but often does. See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q301911/.

In addition, by using Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 (on XP Pro), you can run the
older versions of Windows for even easier compatibility without the need for
special partitoning or rebooting to run the legacy OS. See:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx

If you have specific programs you need to run, ask more specific questions
here.
 
For the most part, yes you can. In addition to the information Colin has
given you, you may also want to read this link I wrote on installing and
running software in WindowsXP:

http://rickrogers.org/xpsware.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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Laurie said:
I have windows xp...can i run software for windows 95 or 98 on
my
system?
Click to expand...


Certainly. Most such programs will run without doing anythings
special. Some may require that you run them in compatibility
mode. A few may not run at all.

What do you want to run? Try it and see.
 
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