software designed for windows 95

[Henry]

Does anyone know a way to load and run software
originally designed for win 95 on xp?

xp keeps telling me program is for win95 and win 5.1 is
currently running.

[Nicholas]

Open XP's "Help and Support" and type: OLDER PROGRAMS , and hit enter.

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;301911

HOW TO: Use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dhttp://support.microsoft=
..com:80/support/kb/articles/Q301/9/11.ASP&NoWebContent=3D1=20
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How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;285909=20

Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows =
Based Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;324767


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Nicholas

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