I need to program a marquee sign for work and the software that comes with the sign requires 98 se. The entire company uses xp, and isn't 98 obsolete now anyways?. Is there anyway I can make the software work with xp?. It is supposed to be programmed through dos, so should it make a difference of which operating system is being used?
2006-07-13 11:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
of course right click on the program after loading in in your computer and then select the mode you want to run it in
2006-07-13 11:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if it installs successfully, it may be able to run on XP.
First, try to install the program. If it won't install at all, you are sorta out of luck. You can try to install it on a 98SE machine, then copy/burn the whole installed program onto a cd, then move it to the XP computer. It's a pretty brute method, but what else can do you do if it just won't install?
Second, try to run it. If it won't bulge, find the execution file, then right click it -> properties -> compatibility tab. In that tab, maybe a few adjusting can get it to work. Not a guaranteed method, but worth a try.
2006-07-13 11:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by HxH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all else fails, and you have a disk and key for abode windows ninety 8, you need to use a application from Microsoft call digital pc . If nicely enable you to create a digital pc "interior" your pc. you could deploy abode windows ninety 8 (or ninety 5, or NT, or the different version you have) on the digital gadget, then run you utility on that. It won't run as quickly, yet no longer via plenty. Sound and Video stands out as the biggest concern, extraordinarily 3-d photographs. There are different Virtualization/Emulator utility programs obtainable (DOSbox, VMware) that would in large condition the invoice, in accordance with what you elect to do.
2016-10-07 21:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by lavinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
98se programs should still work in Windows XP, as it's mostly back-compatable. Windows XP, though it doesn't run through DOS, has a DOS emulator which can run these programs. You may need to right click on the program link and go to "properties" to configure the compatibility mode settings that would allow it to run properly if you run into problems.
2006-07-13 11:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by DakkonA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried running the software in XP? While MS's track record for backwards compatibility is in general fairly shoddy there are a number of programs I've used recently that where originally coded for win98 and run just fine in XP.
2006-07-13 11:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by knieveltech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most programmes for windows 98 will still work on an xp machine but if your having problems try using the programme compatibility wizard in your accessories menu in your start menu. Just follow the prompts and tell it what you want it to do.
2006-07-13 11:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by cursedterror 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes just install it
2006-07-13 12:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by boter_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋