Installing a program that runs off of a different Operating system

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I am trying to install a program that will not run on Windows XP but I heard
that you change XP to an existing Operating System to run certain programs.
Is there anyone out there that could help me? If so please send me an e-mail
at (e-mail address removed)

Thank you
 
How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301911/en-us

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| I am trying to install a program that will not run on Windows XP but I heard
| that you change XP to an existing Operating System to run certain programs.
| Is there anyone out there that could help me? If so please send me an e-mail
| at
|
| Thank you
 
Debbie said:
I am trying to install a program that will not run on Windows XP but I heard
that you change XP to an existing Operating System to run certain programs.
Is there anyone out there that could help me? If so please send me an e-mail
at (e-mail address removed)

Thank you
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Right click the file executable, choose properties, then the
compatability tab. Put a tic mark in Run this program in compatibility
mode for..and choose the OS.
 
If it won't install using XP, forget it and look for one that is XP
compatable. If it will install but won't run then try running it in
compatible mode.
 
Debbie said:
I am trying to install a program that will not run on Windows XP but
I heard that you change XP to an existing Operating System to run
certain programs.
Click to expand...


No, there's no way to "change XP to an existing Operating System." XP is XP
and you can't change it to anything else.

However you *can* run a particular application in compatibility mode, and
*perhaps* that's what you're referring to. See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301911/en-us

Also tell us what application you're trying to install.

Is there anyone out there that could help me? If
so please send me an e-mail at (e-mail address removed)
Click to expand...



Sorry, but no. No E-mail support. Ask here, read answers here.
 
Rock.... Rock.... What? Woz

Rock said:
Right click the file executable, choose properties, then the
compatability tab. Put a tic mark in Run this program in compatibility
mode for..and choose the OS.
Click to expand...
 
Debbie this is a post. Don't give out your email address for security
reasons! Woz...P.S. You can Overide XP on any downward compatible Syst.
 
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