Upgrading from 98 to XP compatibility of programs

[rw_lindner]

I am debating upgrading from 98 to XP. Does
anyone know if programs currently designed for 98
will run seemlessly on XP Home or Pro?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The Upgrade Advisor is a tool you can download and install
to check if your system hardware and software are ready for
upgrade to Windows XP.

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

How to Determine If Hardware or Software Is Compatible with Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;295322&Product=winxp

How to Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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"(e-mail address removed)" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| I am debating upgrading from 98 to XP. Does
| anyone know if programs currently designed for 98
| will run seemlessly on XP Home or Pro?

 

[David]

I am debating upgrading from 98 to XP. Does
anyone know if programs currently designed for 98
will run seemlessly on XP Home or Pro?

Some will. Some won't.

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David

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