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Window 95 programs run on Windows 2000

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by carquiza 1 view

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Hi Everyone who wish to answer,

I have an old program which is Windows 95 program (it a program software that can only run on Windows 95) when I try to install it on Windows 2000 it just prompt me an error message say....you can only install this program to Windows 95. The question is: Is there a possiblity that I can successfully install it in Windows 2000? Can anybody give me a add-on software, driver,tip or what to do to be able to install this old program? Need help. Thanks.

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Mel Arquiza
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by dklippert

Take a look at this article:
(Type the Q number in the search box at support.microsoft.com

Description of the Application Compatibility Tool

Q251062

There's a chance that this will allow you to install the program, but there may still be some conflicts with newer controls.

by matric

The best thing to do would be (I'm assuming the program is not installed yet) to select Properties for the Setup program, go to the Compatibility tab and select Run Under Windows 95. This MAY install it, because compatibility was a big program with Windows 2000, which was improved on in Windows XP. If the program installs, select the programs shortcut and go to Properties. There select the Compatibility tab and configure it to Run under Windows 95. Good Luck

by carquiza

It's a game for my kid who wish to install it just those free stuffs. Never mind I will buy him who supported Windows 2000. Thanks for your response.

by matric

I found that some programs simply won't run on a Windows NT based client, no matter what you do, maybe you could try the manufacturers' web site to see if there is a patch / update for the software. Keep in mind that utilities should not be used on operating systems which they aren't designed for. The results can be devestating.

by carquiza

I don't want to try it anymore it may crash my computer then I lose everything. Thanks for the info Matrik I appreciate it.

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