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MikeM
I am currently using W2k and am thinking of going to XP. Should I
expect any problems with older software, eg MS Office 97.
expect any problems with older software, eg MS Office 97.
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Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
Hi,
Actually, you would likely have fewer problems, as WinXP's backwards
compatibility is much better than Win2K's. Office97 runs fine in XP, just
make sure to install the service packs.
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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
Actually, you would likely have fewer problems, as WinXP's backwards
compatibility is much better than Win2K's. Office97 runs fine in XP, just
make sure to install the service packs.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
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xfile
Hi,
Suggest you also go to hardware mfg web sites to take a look of their
hardware compatibility with XP, and use the chance to download their drivers
for XP.
First, make sure your hardware and device are ready (with drivers, BIOS
updates - if needed).
Second, do the same for, at least, software that you used most often. See
if they have any patches, fixes, and updates tailored to XP.
Finally, make sure to back up important data and files before taking
actions.
It won't hurt you to be prepared
Gook luck and hope this helps.
Suggest you also go to hardware mfg web sites to take a look of their
hardware compatibility with XP, and use the chance to download their drivers
for XP.
First, make sure your hardware and device are ready (with drivers, BIOS
updates - if needed).
Second, do the same for, at least, software that you used most often. See
if they have any patches, fixes, and updates tailored to XP.
Finally, make sure to back up important data and files before taking
actions.
It won't hurt you to be prepared
Gook luck and hope this helps.
Y
Yabbadoo
In addition - make sure you've run antivirus scan, Spybot and AdAware scans
for malware - also helps to defrag.
Sincerely, Len.
for malware - also helps to defrag.
Sincerely, Len.