Windows 95/98 software not compatible with Windows XP??

N

Nick

I am trying to install a program that was initially
designed for Windows 95/98 on my machine that runs XP.
When I put the CD in the drive, I get a message that says
that the drive cannot read the disk, that it might not be
formatted for windows. I am certain the program is
designed for windows. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.

Nick
 
M

Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)

Is it a copy of a disk or is it the original CD that came with the game?
 
R

Rory

Have you tried installing it using the Compatability mode
wizard and choosing Win98? Generally though, programs
designed for Win95/98 most likely will not work on XP as
XP is a TOTALLY different OS. XP was written with the NT
kernel which Win95 programs for sure will not work on.
 

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