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alumaline

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    Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
    « on: March 09, 2008, 10:51:31 PM »
    Hi

    I have costly programs that run on Windows 98SE I want to
    run the software on XP or 2000 or ME, will any of these
    versions run 98 software? 

    thanks in advance

    Mark S

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    Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
    « Reply #1 on: March 10, 2008, 12:01:45 AM »
    What is the name/version of that program? Do you have installation disk?

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    Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
    « Reply #2 on: March 10, 2008, 03:13:00 AM »
    Usually, yes. It does depend on the program however.

    Like Broni said, need to know the name and version of the program(s) in question.

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      Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
      « Reply #3 on: March 10, 2008, 11:27:58 PM »
      thanks for answering

      most important software

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      Perfect Works 3 by Novell
      QuickBooks 4 (not costly but 700+ customers info in database)
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      Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
      « Reply #4 on: March 10, 2008, 11:40:20 PM »
      Do you have installation disks for all of them?

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        Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
        « Reply #5 on: March 12, 2008, 01:34:44 PM »
        Yes I have the install CD's for all the programs

        I put the QBooks CD into an XP pc and it did nothing
        but it was the public library computer so it may not be able
        to read install CD's.

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        Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
        « Reply #6 on: March 12, 2008, 01:40:50 PM »
        A Library PC will not allow you to read an install CD...this is by design.
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        Re: Windows 98 software runs on 2000, XP, ME?
        « Reply #7 on: March 12, 2008, 06:13:00 PM »
        Use friend computer. You can always hit "Cancel", when you see, it's ready to install.