can i install and run any of my programs for windows xp on windows vista

Most XP programs are Vista compatible.
There are, however some programs that aren't If you look around the groups,
you will be able to find out what is and is not compatible. just use the
search option, and search for the programs you are curious about.


"programs" <programs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> can i install and run any of my programs for windows xp on windows vista

would anybody happen to know if autodesk inventor 11 will run on windows vista

"programs" wrote:

> can i install and run any of my programs for windows xp on windows vista

Hi,

The majority will run fine, some use compatibility mode, but otherwise there
are few issues. The ones that do have issues are generally those that
include drivers, such as AV and utility programs, as those must be
Vista-compatible and older software likely will not have them.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"programs" <programs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> can i install and run any of my programs for windows xp on windows vista

Run the Vista Upgrade Advisor

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx


"programs" <programs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> can i install and run any of my programs for windows xp on windows vista

Check with AutoDesk.

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