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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: meg on December 03, 2004, 01:03:57 PM

Title: software compatiblity
Post by: meg on December 03, 2004, 01:03:57 PM

I'm a computer dummy, I recently got a new computer with windows xp on it and I was wondering if I can use a program that was designed for windows 95 on it? Thanks in advance  :)

Title: Re: software compatiblity
Post by: merlin_2 on December 03, 2004, 01:18:51 PM

Does this answer your question>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx :)

Title: Re: software compatiblity
Post by: Neil on December 04, 2004, 12:59:46 PM

Try it?

Use compatability mode if you get problems.

Title: Re: software compatiblity
Post by: Flame on December 06, 2004, 05:27:26 PM

It might, and might not. If I am correct, Windows XP is based off of NT, 2000, and 98. I have games for Nt, 2000, and 98, and most seem to work.... Give it a try...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Title: Re: software compatiblity
Post by: meg on December 07, 2004, 08:48:39 AM

Thanks for all your help it seems to be working ok. You guys are great :)

Title: Re: software compatiblity
Post by: Neil on December 07, 2004, 12:48:42 PM

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It might, and might not. If I am correct, Windows XP is based off of NT, 2000, and 98. I have games for Nt, 2000, and 98, and most seem to work.... Give it a try...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Actually, although Windows XP is an attempt to merge the two strains of operating systems, it is based on NT and 2000 (2k is actually based on NT as well) rather than on 98. 98 is based on the 95 engine and is actually DOS in a pretty disguise.