Is there any way to enable software programs that worked on my windows xp system to function on my windows vista ? Ive tried compatabilty tests etc , there must be some way round it all ? Can anyone help ?
2007-02-19 06:25:00 · 6 answers · asked by daz1br 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Try this:
Click Start>Help and Support>type: Compatability Wizard>Click on it>Run through the wizard.
Doing the above will allow you to choose an OS mode to run the chosen software in.
2007-02-19 06:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by CompuCheck.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havent tried windows vista yet, personally y did u upgrade to it, piece of advice never upgrade to a microsoft os until after a year or so, but i was reading that vista has the ability to bring some personal files u have from xp but for programs dnt think there is a special way since not a lot of programs that was made for xp is compatible yet for vista
2007-02-19 06:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by juliandbn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have all sorts of problems upgrading to Vista, like compatability issues, lack of drivers, do not upgrade unless you're upgrading to a new computer or all of your software.
The only good thing I've heard about Vista is that is a lot faster than Windows XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista
2007-02-19 06:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do have abode windows vista plus dell computing gadget. i will understand your frustration and dell shopper service problems too. however you have for sure suggested your problem. i ponder whether you ought to run gadget restore. if so try click (start up backside )left All classes upload-ons gadget techniques gadget restore then stick to show education and re-start up pc. incorrect way in case you already know all people who's stable at pc Technical issues ask his/her help. which will shop some time and money. i'm sorry for no longer being extra powerful.
2016-10-02 09:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should read this article from Forbes Magazine about Vista and why no one with any technical knowledge or understanding of the operating system will upgrade to it.
http://www.forbes.com/security/2007/02/10/microsoft-vista-drm-tech-security-cz_bs_0212vista.html
That should answer you questions as to why your programs are not working anymore.
2007-02-19 06:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your like me I bet your ready to go back to xp.Been back to store 4 times so far as my main problem is my computer keeps locking up with vista.Again today they checked and could find nothing wrong with computer but said it might want graphics card.Well had new card installed and still it locks up?.As for h/w & soft/w I have found around 50%of manufacturers have a free downloadable file upgrade and more of them are working on the problem,so it`s worth checking the sites.
2007-02-19 07:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by magnify99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋