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08-05-2008, 04:59 AM
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How to install software not compatible with Vista Home Premium?
My new computer has "Windows Vista Home Premium". I try to install software
that I used on my old computer that had Windows XP but am unable to. I NEED to use these programs but cannot until I make them compatible. How do I do that? |
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08-05-2008, 07:53 AM
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Re: How to install software not compatible with Vista Home Premium?
Honey Buns wrote:
> My new computer has "Windows Vista Home Premium". I try to install > software that I used on my old computer that had Windows XP but am > unable to. I NEED to use these programs but cannot until I make them > compatible. How do I do that? ================= Does the following update apply to your issues? (947562) May 2008 Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Application Compatibility Update http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562/en-us Sometimes the methods in the following articles can work: (927386) How to troubleshoot program compatibility issues in Windows Vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927386/en-us (931361) How to troubleshoot issues that may prevent a program from being installed correctly on a Windows Vista-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931361/en-us (931362) Advanced methods to troubleshoot a program that does not run as expected after it is installed on Windows Vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931362/en-us There are two alternatives...if you are willing to go to the extra trouble...and for either method you would need a full copy of Windows XP that could be activated. #1) Virtual Machine... This means Windows XP would be running in a virtual machine on your Vista machine. It works exactly like it did when it was your primary OS... you can update it...install programs on it. Using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 for Application Compatibility http://tinyurl.com/2tq2ja or... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...appcompat.mspx Use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to run multiple operating systems at the same time on the same physical computer. http://tinyurl.com/387goe or... http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...a&mg_id=20323b Virtual PC 2007 http://tinyurl.com/287fx8 or... http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en #2) Dual Boot...IOW...when you start your computer you would have a choice of which OS you want to run...Vista or WinXP. How to dual boot Vista and XP (with Vista installed first) -- the step-by-step guide http://tinyurl.com/3dge3r or... http://www.apcstart.com/5485/dualbooting_vista_and_xp -- John Inzer Digital Media MVP Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk |
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08-05-2008, 07:53 AM
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Re: (Ooops) How to install software not compatible with Vista Home Premium?
In checking the links...I realize the dual
boot article has been moved... Here's a new link: (a Google search will find additional articles: just enter..."dual boot Vista XP") How to dual boot Vista and XP (with Vista installed first) -- the step-by-step guide http://tinyurl.com/33hnmr or... http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_v...step_guide.htm -- John Inzer Digital Media MVP Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk |
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