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- 8/28/09 1:18 PM
Windows 7 Compatibility Mode
by jkaiser52 - 8/22/09 4:53 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Windows 7 shares the same ability as Vista - in that it will allow you to install apps originally designed for previous editions of Windows. Right click your installation CD, and click on "Explore" to find the installation file for your app. Right click the installation file, and click on "Properties," click on the "Compatibilty" tab, and then check the box that says "Run this program in compatibilty mode for:". Check the box, and highlight the operating system you previously used for your app. Afterward, you can retun to the installation file on the CD, click the file, and it will install just as easily as it did in Windows XP.
XP software on W7
by wcrutcher - 8/22/09 5:11 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have had success with the 32 bit version of Windows 7. It is simple to do. Right click the program icon (either on the desktop or at the program level) and select the compatibility tab and check the box for making it compatible with Windows XP SP2.
I have not been successful in doing this on the 64 bit version of Windows 7, but have limited experience.
I have been using Windows 7 on a 4 year old IBM ThinkPad, and it runs great. I just installed it on a newer IBM ThinkCentre with a Pendium 4 processor and it files.
Virtual XP in Windows 7
by Argonaut - 8/22/09 6:34 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I also heard about XP emulation in Windows 7. It is not built in. Instead, you can download a version of Microsoft Virtual Machine specifically for Windows 7. It contains a copy of XP SP2. So, when you get Windows 7, you can also get a second operating system. After loading the virtual machine and Windows XP, you then load your software onto the virtual machine.
After running the software once in the virtual machine, you can run it through Windows 7 without starting the virtual machine, and it appears to be running in Windows 7.
I only tried it once. It appears to work.
running xp & 7
by barry8888 - 8/22/09 8:51 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
In the September issue of PC Authority (Aust) there is on their DVD a complete installation of Windows 7 Relase Candidate which will last until March 2010. Thsi allows you to dual boot into 7 or XP. Barry
Corrupt files in the OS
by Dango517 - 8/22/09 9:05 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
at times make reinstalling the OS necessary. These files no longer work, they are broken. These are files are usually important components within the OS that you can not live without. Though in some instances workarounds might be found, in most you must start over by reinstalling the operating system.
Most likely cause of this problem is ...... hardware memory leakage.
Probably yes, but...
by davagain - 8/22/09 9:22 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Most XP software will run on Windows 7. For the remainder, some of it will work using virtual XP machine mode.
HOWEVER, there are a couple of potential snags with this:
1. Not all versions of Windows 7 support this mode. If you need it, make sure the version you buy lists this as a feature.
2. Not all CPUs have hardware level support for this mode. Again, if you need it, ask the seller whether the hardware setup will support XP virtualization.
3. Even if you get it working (and have used a legal XP key to install it), you will not be protected by your computer's anti-virus set-up because the virtual machine works by tricking your computer into thinking it is a different computer running a different operating system. It is going to be a security nightmare unless Microsoft starts putting more effort into educating users about this issue.
It appears that Microsoft put in XP virtualization in order to calm the fears of the huge installed base of XP users who rebelled at having to scrap their software in order to upgrade to Vista. However, MS is not going to make it easy to use and really wants everybody to update their software to Windows 7 versions.
yes and no
by annacide - 8/23/09 2:27 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
well to put it in simple tearms yes on some xp only programs will run native aka FF11 online which runns way bettter in win 7 than xp. on the other hand games like conquer and Rappelz are xp and vista only. The vertutal xp in win 7 ulmate, pro, enterprise, business do not have thee video card ability to handle these games. If you play them like i do keep a handy copy of vista around till TQ and the other company get off there buts and get these games win 7 compliant. Ok AOL which I am using right now in vertural XP in win 7. It works perty good since conserding all in all. the only real hang up is your Prosser it must support Vertural Xp. Alot of intell ones are not compatable. I can say with a glory and love all turon Althon and the Pheanom lines form AMD work just wonderful with win7 and Vertural XP.
That is the bata/rc tester experance so far. To give a hint I have only one copy of vista running in dual boot and the reast of my pc are running win 7. The vista is for the formechened conquer and Rappelz. The funny thing is the new games form both places work in win 7 just fine go zero and Luna.
Just stay with XP in your new computer
by larryhfrederick - 8/23/09 7:13 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I didn't like Vista, so I purchased Windows XP and reformatted the hard drive of my new desktop...problem solved! (although I don't know much about it, I think the greater problem is matching 32-bit software - or even 16-bit, which I am running, too - to the operating system. The newer operating systems seem to be 64-bit, and I don't think the 32-bit software is compatible, but am not sure.)
Yes, but make sure you have the right processor
by fabiobag - 8/23/09 7:24 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi.
Yes, Windows 7 supports "XP mode", a virtualized environment (something like a Virtual PC) where you can run your old applications.
Unlike Virtual PC or Hyper-V you don't need to have your application inside "another desktop", you can configure your old application to run in a window side by side with your Windows 7 compatible applications.
A caveat: "XP mode" requires hardware virtualization, so make sure the new PC you buy has a CPU that does support it, otherwise XP mode won't run.
-Fabio
From Windows Explorer 6 to WE 7
by UPLAND - 8/23/09 12:34 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I assume that your question refer to Windows Explorer. This just another program, not an operating system like Windows XP. I recently upgraded from WE-6 to WE-7. The new program funtions perfectly on XP. In truth, there is not very much difference, in fact no noticable difference between the two, and you can upgrade without any hesitation with no effect at all on your other programs.
yes you can
by mizyuka176 - 8/23/09 8:21 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
you will be able to run some xp software with compatibility mode... good luck... not all xp software will work....
It Depends on so many variables.
by deltoncbaker - 8/23/09 10:00 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
There is no hard and true answer for your question.
I could bore you with the specifics, but that would make you even more confused than you are now. The short answer is yes all your programs should work in Win 7. Transferring your existing software could be a logistical nightmare, it might even be impossible if you plan on passing on or selling your old computer to someone. The best solution is to list all the software you want to migrate to your new computer. Do Not Use the Original Disks, but Goto each of the web sites and download the latest version, particularly the latest Win 7 version of each of the softwares on your list. Many have demo versions that open to full versions when they are registered. Whether or not you get charged for each software as you reregister them depends on how well you kept your documentation, a few emails and a few phone calls. (That the nightmare) Once all your listed softwares are registered again and after you are sure you have recovered all your personal information and migrated it to your new computer.
I suggest you seek a professional help with cleaning the old computer so don't cross the legality lines and help ensure your privacy is protected. Especially if you plan on passing on or selling your old computer to someone.
Yes they will work. Cheer up.
by rachit20012 - 8/24/09 4:30 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
YES why not they will work.
Your query are one of those that keep on getting more and more asked as soon as a new operating system is created and is very near to be released. A simple answer for your query would be a look that windows wants everyone to run there old program without a glitch when upgrading to new operating system, in your case win7, so they do every bit of work to make them compatible with older versions of programs. So most of your program should work fine untill and unless they are the utilities that require high level system authority like antivirus softwares, firewall etc. that might need an upgrade. As started in windows XP the extra tab of compatibility to make XP and vista backward compatible will also be in win7 so don't worry. You may also try to see by yourself that how many programs will/will not work as many said by using utilities available around or running software on win7 loaded in virtual pc. But for that to you don't have a final release from microsoft but only few available pre release versions which may differ the final one.
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by CARLOS 8 - 8/24/09 8:49 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
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Most XP programs work fine on 7
by Bob Shaffer - 8/24/09 11:27 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
First install programs like you normally do. I had one that worked fine until it backed up a database to server. I right clicked on the exe file an set it to run as administrator and it backed up fine. If you right click the exe or com file there is a choice of compatablity mode for all versions of XP,win 98,etc. You choose what mode you will use. I have not found anything that would not work after setting the correct security settings.
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