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Run Older Programs on Windows XP
By:David D
Date: Friday, 17 June 2005, 10:42 pm
In Response To: Trouble with games & Windows XP (Freeatlast!)

Most programs run properly on Windows XP. The exceptions are some older games and other programs that were written specifically for an earlier version of Windows. These programs may run poorly or not at all after you first upgrade to Windows XP. You may have heard this referred to as application compatibility issues or program compatibility issues.

In most cases, Windows XP allows you to get these programs working again, using a feature called Program Compatibility Mode. Program Other programs that may not run properly on Windows XP include specialized drivers that are incompatible with Windows XP. Only an update from the manufacturer can resolve incompatible driver problems.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx
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