Installing Win95 software on XP.

[stefania]

I've been trying to install a Win95/98 program on XP, and
it refuses to. A pop up says 'Error. Runs on Windows 95
or 98'. Is there anything I can do?

[Mark Salloway]

Hi Stefania
Right click and view the properties of the setup file for this program.
Click the compatibility tab and check 'run this program in compatibility
mode for:', then select either Windows 95 or 98 from the drop down list.
Click OK, then try to setup the program again, it may be necessary to do the
same thing on the shortcut the program once its installed. You might also be
interested to take a look at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.asp

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Mark

"stefania" > wrote in message
...
> I've been trying to install a Win95/98 program on XP, and
> it refuses to. A pop up says 'Error. Runs on Windows 95
> or 98'. Is there anything I can do?

[Nicholas]

Stefania --

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
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 a MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based =
Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;324767

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;314106


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Nicholas

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"stefania" > wrote in message:
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| I've been trying to install a Win95/98 program on XP, and=20
| it refuses to. A pop up says 'Error. Runs on Windows 95=20
| or 98'. Is there anything I can do?