Windows 9x

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Jeff

I have xp home edition and am trying to install kids
games , error message indicating i need windows 9x.
anyone know a solution
 
Hi Jeff,

Jeff said:
I have xp home edition and am trying to install kids
games , error message indicating i need windows 9x.
anyone know a solution
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Try installing and playing that using 95/98 Compatibility mode.

To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode, hold
down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to browse
to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the list below:

To run an installed program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode,
first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop (create shortcut).

1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
2.. Click on Properties.
3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select one of these:
a.. Windows 95
b.. Windows 98
c.. Windows NT 4
d.. Windows 2000
5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that you think that is best:
a.. Run in 256 colors.
b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
c.. Disable visual themes.

Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.

Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or updates for that game.
A good place to find them is: www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

If you'd like to learn more information about compatibility mode, you can click the
link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more about program compatibility",
or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point Presentation:
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc112202/WC112202.ppt

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Hello:

I installed windows 96 SE on my computer, but windows will not detect my
modem. I tried the help solution but not succesfull. Can you sudjest a way in
which I can get my modem to work? In Device manager, modem shows ok, no
conflict.

Thanks,


Havel
 
Hi Hollfjam,

I suggest you post your issue to the Windows >98< Newsgroup(s) for
Hardware / Modem issues. This group is for Windows XP Games. :-)

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| Hello:
|
| I installed windows 96 SE on my computer, but windows will not detect my
| modem. I tried the help solution but not succesfull. Can you sudjest a way in
| which I can get my modem to work? In Device manager, modem shows ok, no
| conflict.
|
| Thanks,
|
|
| Havel
|
| "Chris H." wrote:
|
| > Limited accounts don't have the rights needed to manipulate files on the
| > hard drive. You need the proper permissions. Achieving this depends on
| > which version of XP you have, Home or Pro. Take a look at this Knowledge
| > Base article: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307091
| > --
| > Chris H.
| > Microsoft Windows MVP
| > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
| > Associate Expert
| > Expert Zone -
| >
| >
| > | > >I have xp home edition and am trying to install kids
| > > games , error message indicating i need windows 9x.
| > > anyone know a solution
| >
| >
| >
 
And "hoolfjam", you should not POST your question into an existing thread
that has a different topic. Start your own!
 
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