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Would windows eight be able to run a Windows Vista game?
Windows 8 does have the ability to launch applications in compatibility modes which support older Windows versions.
What is INI entry?
.INI extension and contains configuration information for MS-Windows. Two.INI files, WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI, are required by MS-Windows. In addition, many applications have their own.INI files. In Windows 95 and Windows NT,.INI files have been replaced by the Registry, though many applications still include.INI files for backward compatibility.
Which mode is the key to the backward compatibility of the windows 32 bit environment?
Virtual real mode
Does Windows 7 support pagemaker 7.0?
No, but you can try compatibility settings in Windows 7.
Why doesn't windows NT guarantee backward capability with older windows version?
NT does have backward compatibility. You can use every NT program on every NT based platform. DOS platforms however are completely different.
Name four configuration files that Windows 9xMe includes for backward compatibility with legacy software and hardware?
Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, System.ini, Win.ini
Does C programming work on Windows 7?
You can't install C++ programs on Windows 7. The compatibility issue is due to turbo software not due to Windows 7. Turbo C does not work on Windows 7 because Turbo C is 16 bit application where Windows 7 does not support 16 bit applications. But there's a tool which allows users to install 16 bit applications on Windows 7. The tool is DOSBox. Use DOSBox to install Turbo C in Windows 7.
Does Windows XP Home support 16-bit applications?
Yes.
How do you install Windows XP applications on Windows 7?
For most applications, you can install them in the exact same way you would on Windows XP. For applications that don't work, even with other compatibility mode settings on, you can use XP Mode. For step-by-step instructions on how to download and install Windows XP Mode and how to use it see related links.
Which operating system are DOS applications more likely to work under Winodws 2000 or Windows XP?
Both Windows XP and Windows 2000 are variants of the Windows NT operating system which has no native DOS running "under the hood". Windows XP has better compatibility support for most legacy applications in general, however. A better option is to use a DOS virtual machine to run your legacy DOS applications, as almost all DOS functionality will be replicated in the virtual machine. The downside to this approach is performance of the DOS application, which in the case of games, can be significantly degraded. An example of an excellent DOS virtual machine is DOSBox. It is free and has much wider support for legacy DOS applications than does any modern Windows Operating System
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Windows 3.1?
Windows 3.1 come out on March 1992. It came with backward compatibility which lets it work with older devices, and it also came with File Manager and Program Manager, but it could not run on "real mode."
Why compatibility standards needed?
It is needed to verify that the windows version you are installing supports the hardware and applications you will. There are two basic sources for this information Microsoft and the manufacturer of the device of software. If you are installing windows XP, the setup wizard automatically checks your hardware and software and reports any potential conflict. The Windows Marketplace Web site: www.windowsmarketplace.com , formerly known as the hardware compatibility list is very useful to check compatibility.
