Windows 10: Is it possible to run software on Win 10 from older Win versions

Discus and support Is it possible to run software on Win 10 from older Win versions in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have an old licensed design program that is from/for Windows 98....is it possible to run this on my current Windows 10 version in some way ?? If not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by trinaz, Dec 25, 2019.

  1. TRINAZ
    trinaz Win User

    Is it possible to run software on Win 10 from older Win versions


    I have an old licensed design program that is from/for Windows 98....is it possible to run this on my current Windows 10 version in some way ??

    If not what are my options or possibilities (if any) to use this program in today's PC world ??

    Thanks...

    Current Windows Version (1909 OS Build 18363.535)

    :)
     
    trinaz, Dec 25, 2019
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  2. BRUCEPASCHKE
    BRUCEPASCHKE Win User

    INSTALLED WIN XP ON WIN 7 THEN UPGRADED TO WIN 10 TO RUN OLDER SOFTWARE

    I INSTALLED A SECOND OS (XP) ON MY WIN 7 COMPUTER TO BE ABLE TO RUN OLDER GAME SOFTWARE.

    AFTER XP WAS INSTALLED AND WORKING I UPDATED WIN 7 TO WIN 10

    SINCE THE WIN 10 UPDATE I AM UNABLE TO RUN XP

    HELP?
     
    BRUCEPASCHKE, Dec 25, 2019
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  3. MIGHTY BOOSH
    Mighty Boosh Win User
    Is it possible to run older software on new OS's?

    Hi all,

    Until fairly recently I used XP but have since moved upto Win 7 Ultimate 64. My problem is that I have a CAD programme which wont run in Win 7. I have dual boot on my machine so I can still use it but that is the only time I bother to boot in XP as I find it a bit of a pain having to do so. My question is, is there a way to use older apps on newer OS's with any kind of trick or tweak? I have asked the software provider but all they suggest is buy the latest version which is no great surprise. I can and would do this but trouble is I vastly prefer the old version that I already have as I am used to its layout and the way it works.

    Any help greatly appreciated *Smile Is it possible to run software on Win 10 from older Win versions :)
     
    Mighty Boosh, Dec 25, 2019
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  4. STEPHENF_746
    StephenF_746 Win User

    Is it possible to run software on Win 10 from older Win versions

    Installing older software in Win 10

    Dear Community,

    I upgraded from win 7 to 10 (x64) without difficulty; an older software program that I use frequently, Harvard Chart XL Version 3, runs without difficulty.

    On a different computer Win 10 (x64) was installed and I am trying to install Harvard Chart from the installation CD but when I try to run the "Setup" file, nothing happens. I receive no error messages, the computer thinks for a while and then nothing else
    ... I have tried running under various compatibility modes but to no avail.

    Is there some way that I can load it onto my computer; from the experience of upgrading from Win 7 to 10, it appears that once loaded there is no difficulty in the program running.

    Thanks

    Frustrated!
     
    StephenF_746, Dec 25, 2019
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