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TIPS FOR
WINDOWS XP USERS |
Running Windows 95,
98 & ME software programs on
Windows XP using the Program Compatibility Wizard |
Windows 2000 and XP have more issues with
software than ME. This is because of a DirectX compatibility problem that stems from the
NT environment.
Software programs developed prior to XP's release to the market: XP has a different file
structure (based on the NT operating system) and different program requirements. Currently
there are no patches or upgrades to accommodate these differences.
However, XP has the Program Compatibility Wizard which can help XP run
software programs developed under previous versions of Windows. To activate this feature:
Click on the Start button.
Go to All Programs then Accessories.
Select the Program Compatibility Wizard.
Select for it to look into the CD drive.
Choose for it to run in Windows 98/ME mode.
Earlier programs were made to run on the Windows 95 file structure of Windows 95, 98 and
ME - not the Windows NT file structure of Windows NT and 2000.
Please Note: If the software has installed successfully you can
right-click on the icon and left-click on Properties; at the top-right you will see a
Compatibility tab; this will give you the option to run in Windows 95, 98 and NT mode,
256-colors, ME, etc.
For advanced users: Another alternative would be to make a
dual-boot partition. This option allows you to have two operating systems on one hard
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Windows XP Troubleshooting Compatibility and Driver Issues
Windows XP Help & Support from Microsoft |
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Windows XP Compatibility Issues
- Getting older games and programs to run on Windows XP
- Using the XP Program Compatibility Wizard
- Using Program Compatibility Mode
- Application Compatibility in Windows XP: when and how to try
compatibility mode in Windows XP to make older applications run smoothly.
- Setting Compatibility Modes for Removable Media: using the
Program Compatibility Wizard when installing or running applications from a network share.
Windows XP Driver Issues
- Finding Compatible Device Drivers for Windows XP: how to
find device drivers.
- Finding Driver Information: how to find Windows XP driver updates
for your hardware.
- Windows XP Tip: Update drivers for power management.
- Using Device Driver Roll Back to return to an earlier
version of a device driver when a new driver makes the system unstable.
- Unsigned Drivers: - Using Sigverif.exe to display a list of
all unsigned drivers installed on your computer.
And more at...
USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP -
TROUBLESHOOTING & COMPATIBILITY ISSUES
NOTE: The offering
of this information is not a guarantee that the above
will work on every software not designated as compatible with XP. |
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