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    XP Softwares Compatible with Vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jez3a, Apr 5, 2007.

  1. Jez3a

    Jez3a Newbie

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    Hey, if you've read my other posts, you'll know that I ordered a Sony FE (black overall), it comes with Vista Home Premium. I would install some old XP programs to my Sony FE when it arrives, but are Windows XP programs, such as games, compatible with Vista? It's like, sometimes when you download Mac programs, it says: Mac OS X or above. If the program says: Windows XP, will it be able to be installed in Windows Vista?

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    Jez3a, Apr 5, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most of the time, yes. There's a sticky at the top of this forum that has a link to a wiki that describes how well current programs work under Vista. It may not be 100% accurate, but it's the best list I've seen so far.
     
    Greg, Apr 6, 2007
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