I want to buy a program that is for Windows SP/ME/98SE. I have Windows XP-Home Edition. Will this run on my computer?
2006-09-20 04:24:45 · 12 answers · asked by hhcsec16 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Chances are it will work on Windows XP. Almost anything that runs on Windows 98SE will work on XP, but you may want to check with the manufacturer of the software to see if there's a new updated version, or if there are any compatibility issues.
2006-09-20 04:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by simplyrelaxinginblvl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it should run on your computer. XP and ME are NOT the same thing. XP is more advance (2001) whereas ME is (2000). XP has an option that lets you run a program under "Windows 98" conditions. Go to the program's .exe file and right-click. Then choose Properties. Then go to the Compatibility tab and check the box "Run program in Windows 98 compatability mode" (or something like that). Then it should work.
You can mess around with the other details inside the Properties window (like the colors and resolution) and it usually works for me.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 04:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by da_maestro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, ME and XP are different operation systems.
ME is for kids, games and is downward compatible with older version of windows (95 & 98).
XP is more robust and requires a little more hardware to run properly.
GO to www.microsoft.com and run their program that will tell you if your computer can run XP.
2006-09-20 04:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 05:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT the same thing at all. If there is no version that is made for XP, you might still be able to run it, but you might need to turn on compatibility mode for that program.
2006-09-20 04:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Win ME came after 98, but before XP
2006-09-20 04:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by sucks.tourists 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is windows sp ? do you mean windows XP.
The program should run fine on your machine assuming you meet all its requirements.
2006-09-20 04:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are completely different as XP is more advansed than ME. It will not run untill your pc supports both the software.
2006-09-20 04:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by bittu2078 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it might say or later versions of windows but sometimes its specific ull just have to look at it, no they arent the same
2006-09-20 04:29:08 · answer #9 · answered by meowbaby7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They differ in format win98/Me are win32 applications while Winxp is in NTFS format,
2006-09-20 04:27:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋