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Win 7 Pro compatibility

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by xort, 2010/05/12.

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    xort

    xort Inactive Thread Starter

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    I was able to install a software program on an XP machine.

    I upgraded my new win 7 machine to 7 pro and downloaded the xp compatibility utility but I still cannot install that software. I've run the compatibility routine several times. What gives? Does XP compatibility work or not? The program is old, 1997 vintage. But I just installed it on an XP service pack 2 machine.
     
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    PeteC

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    Although Windows 7 will run some very old software - I have software running on my Win 7 Pro x64 build which is at least 15 years old - it will not run every old program.
    Sometimes, but do you mean Compatability Mode or are you referring to XP Mode in which a (free) copy of XP Pro runs in a virtual machine? Runs on Pro and above so it will run on your computer.

    I have the XP Mode installed to run a couple of programs which will not load in 7 x64, although they run in 7 x86 - Quicken 2000 is one.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    The name of the program is___________________.

    And when I try to install, the following happens/doesn't happen_________________________.
     
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    xort

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    software is Sharkware Pro...nothing happens at all when I try to install. When I put the disc in I get the dialog box that shows me the files.

    I did download XP Mode after paying for 7 Pro. Do I need to boot XP?
     
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    You first need to download 3 files and install as indicated on the URL I posted and shown in the screenshot.

    Once installed ....

    Orb > All Programs - scroll down to Windows Virtual PC - click on it and then on Windows XP Mode ....

    XP opens on your screen running in a Virtual Machine.

    Install your doftware as you would in any XP install.

    I have an XP Mode shortcut on my Desktop, but can't remember if it was put there by default or I put it there.
     

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