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Can I use software for windows 2000 & XP with Vista?

 
 
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      1st Feb 2007
I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I have
compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
windows vista?

Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you
 
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      1st Feb 2007
It will probably be fine. Antivirus programs and other similar system
applications might not work, and some drivers, particularly for the 64 bit
version and older printer drivers may not exist. Other than that, you should
be fine.

Just be sure you meet the recommended requirements. The minimum requirements
are a little low if you want to be happy (800mhz processor doesn't cut it,
512mb memory is undesirable).

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"Baruc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
>have
> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
> windows vista?
>
> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you


 
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      1st Feb 2007
No way to tell without trying it. Maybe visit the mfg's website and see what
they say.

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"Baruc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
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> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
> windows vista?
>
> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you



 
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Paul Simon Sauer
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      1st Feb 2007
some things will and wont work. your best bet is to use the Compatibility
mode for any chance at all.

right click the icon for any application, select the compatibilty tab, then
select the legacy OS you want.

it may or maynot work but give it a chance.




"Baruc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
>have
> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
> windows vista?
>
> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you


 
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JohnB
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      3rd Feb 2007
Just installed office xp pro (2002 version) with no problems to date

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>I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
>have
> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
> windows vista?
>
> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you


 
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      27th May 2007
Probably a little late to advise you, but I would say no, most are not
comatible with Vista. I wrongly assumed that whatever software I used with XP
would work on Vista, after all they are both Microsoft. No, none worked
totally, some, parts of them worked.

"Baruc" wrote:

> I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I have
> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
> windows vista?
>
> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you

 
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James Matthews
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      28th May 2007
Try to run it in compatibility mode

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"margaretlee" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Probably a little late to advise you, but I would say no, most are not
> comatible with Vista. I wrongly assumed that whatever software I used with
> XP
> would work on Vista, after all they are both Microsoft. No, none worked
> totally, some, parts of them worked.
>
> "Baruc" wrote:
>
>> I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
>> have
>> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
>> windows vista?
>>
>> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you


 
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AJR
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      28th May 2007
Vista will run 2000 and XP "Microsoft Logo Certified" applications - Vista
uses "program the Compatability Assistant" in transparent mode to attempt
running problem apps - otherwise, as John suggests, use the Program
Compability Wizard. Check Vista Help and Support for information and
"how-to".


"margaretlee" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:18ADA6CE-E97A-4710-976D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Probably a little late to advise you, but I would say no, most are not
> comatible with Vista. I wrongly assumed that whatever software I used with
> XP
> would work on Vista, after all they are both Microsoft. No, none worked
> totally, some, parts of them worked.
>
> "Baruc" wrote:
>
>> I am about to buy a new computer but I am not sure I the softare that I
>> have
>> compatible with windows 2000 & XP will work with no problems with the new
>> windows vista?
>>
>> Can someone please give me an advice?....thank you



 
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