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can XP apps run on vista?

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Name: spsssw
Date: May 19, 2007 at 17:24:02 Pacific
Subject: can XP apps run on vista?
OS: win xp pro
CPU/Ram: 766
Model/Manufacturer: delll
Comment:

Can the software, programe ,games that run on WIN XP run on vista?

spsssw


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Response Number 1
Name: Sabertooth
Date: May 19, 2007 at 18:01:37 Pacific
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Most should but there are exceptions.


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Response Number 2
Name: rousou
Date: May 21, 2007 at 11:22:18 Pacific
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If they don't, try running them on XP compatibility mode. usually works


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