I can't get mynew computer to accept windows xp

Do you know if the software for the burner is accepted by windows 7, and does the computer recognize the burner as being installed ?
You may have to update the driver for the burner to match windows 7 requirements.

Hello, this is how I dual boot my laptop with windows xp and windows 7

1. Backup all you important files, use an external hard-disk if possible
2. Make sure you have two drives or partitions: usually drive C and D
3. Insert your xp cd, do a quick format of drive C and install
4. Boot into windows xp and format format drive D if necessary
5. Insert your windows 7 DVD and follow the prompts. When it asks you to upgrade or new install, choose new installation
6. When you are asked to choose a location choose drive D
7. Complete your windows 7 installation
8. Thats it, you can now install drivers and programs

When installation is complete you will see both os options: windows 7 and previous version of windows (i.e xp)

I have done this numerous times without the need for any other step or software. The only rule is to is to install xp first, then windows 7.

All the best

Try by right-clicking the executable for the game (should be in the install folder) and go to Properties. Then go tot he "Compatibility" tab, on the first area, click the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and then select either "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" or "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" and then, at the bottom of the window, check the option that reads "Run this program as an administrator" hit the "Apply" button and then the"Accept" button. This is made because old games don't always run the same in a newer computer than they used to in older ones. The run as an administrator option is because older games created folders or files in the install folder, since this is on the "C:" hard drive and Windows 7 has protection over it, the game might not work, hope this worked.

This probably popped up because Windows 7 can't handle alot of old programs without compactibility mode. Go to the installation .exe, click with your right mouse button on it, select properties, go to the tab "Compactibility", enable it, and select XP in the list.

Open this LINK and follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP software on Windows 7 computer. I can't guarantee you since there are some softwares/drivers that never work on Windows 7. Good luck.
Let me know if you need further help.
Good Luck.
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Do I need Windows XP Mode?
Windows 7 has several built-in tools to help with program compatibility and Windows XP programs should be installed directly on Windows 7. Windows XP Mode runs many older Windows XP productivity programs and that are not natively compatible with Windows 7, thus helping realize cost savings and reduce possible operational downtime by extending the life of existing software. Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to find software that works with Windows 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

It's the best of both worlds: The new Windows XP Mode lets you run older Windows XP business software right on your Windows 7 desktop.

Designed primarily with small- and medium-sized businesses in mind, Windows XP Mode comes as a separate download and works only with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise. Windows XP Mode also requires virtualization software such as Windows Virtual PC. Both are available free on the Microsoft website.
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Learn how

• Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
  

• Video: Using Windows XP Mode
  

This is just planetarium software. You can download several FREE planetarium software that are much better than that old software copy--

Here are two that are free to download--

www,stellarium.org

and

http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/start

Use these instead of that old outdated software that only runs on Windows 98.

Remove old drive from computer and install in new computer using ide ribbon. It will connect as a secondary unit and you can then using windows explorer transfer any data on old drive to new one.

To get into the Windows XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press your Enter key.


Note: With some computers if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until you get the startup menu.

Once in safe see if you could access the internet and then run this free Antivirus Software http://www.cloudantivirus.com

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How can I install my Quark 7 on my new Windows 7? All I get is 'QuarkXpress 7 requires that your computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2003. Help!

Posted by NervousFlyer on May 29, 2010

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Solutions (2) Start the Windows "Program Compatibility Wizard".
Tell it that you want to install a Windows XP application.
Tell it that the software to be installed is on a CD-ROM.

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I continue to be amazed that no body has found THE elegant solution I did. As a matter of fact I am using Quark 4 on Window 7, I used it on Vista (where it performed better than Vista) and on XP back at least to 98 or perhaps 95. My original install required burning a floppy (good luck with that today) for the registration. At some point, I discovered it was truly portable and simply copied the installed Quark directory to a new location (anywhere) on each new system. I dragged out a shortcut onto the desktop to the executable on every new platform. It still runs fine on this 64bit Window 7. Has not blown up yet. Something I wish I could say about other software. The only rub I found is that MS monkeyed about with associations (which worked fine in XP & Vista) and I have yet to be able to set.QXDs to Quark when I even set .QXTs to Quark.Windows 7 automatically served up In-Design as being the first (default) association in my programs list. Something I did not accept. I even tried to rewrite the registry in an attempt to make it work.
In fact, if you look into the .DLLs under Windows, you may find versions of the same .DLL that can run under 64, 32 and 16 bit environments. I suspect it will work under Windows 8 if MS doesn't leave working procedures ALONE!

MikeE