Windows 10: Problem with old programme

Discus and support Problem with old programme in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have been using the basic text programme Write ever since the early MS OS. It has survived through 1, 3, 4, 95, 98, 98SE, XP, 7, and up to now, 10.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Snugglebugs, Aug 13, 2019.

  1. Problem with old programme


    I have been using the basic text programme Write ever since the early MS OS. It has survived through 1, 3, 4, 95, 98, 98SE, XP, 7, and up to now, 10. But when I tried to use it a few days ago, I got a notice that the "App" cannot be used on your PC. NEVER done that before.

    Going back to any of those OS before Win 10 it still works. I have checked everything I can think of and even reloaded the application, but it still smugly informs me that it can't be used! Crazy, as it is such a basic programme!

    When upgrading from 7 to 10 I carried the programme and all the files over using the folder Write. I have now tried putting the write.exe file into the folder Programmes (X86) and ensuring that I have set the compatibility setting to XP and Run as Admin.

    No good - so any other ideas?
    (yes, I know it is dreadfully old fashioned but I have many .wri files which are simple and reliable. They do NOT transfer well to Notepad, Wordpad or Word.)

    Tony

    :)
     
    Snugglebugs, Aug 13, 2019
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  2. bobkat Win User

    missing dll files for an old programme


    I have used an old Brodabund family Tree Maker programme in many Windows versions as they have evolved. I successefully started it running in Win 10 but now I cannot open it. I get a message that tells me that variouse .dll files are missing. Can anyone suggest a means of curing this problem.

    Thanks
     
    bobkat, Aug 13, 2019
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  3. bobkat Win User
    missing dll files for an old programme


    Please ignore this request for help. I have just cured the problem by re installing some elements from the original programme disc which I have finally located..

    I feel a bit stupid as a result.
     
    bobkat, Aug 13, 2019
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  4. Problem with old programme

    Compatibility Problems with old Programms

    I have an old Programme from windows vista, Greetings card Factory, which won't run on windows 10 what is the best way around this problem
     
    DerekLancaster, Aug 13, 2019
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