XP capabilities in Windows 8


  1. richlars
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    XP capabilities in Windows 8


    I recently discovered that had I upgraded to Win 7 Pro, I could be using some of my older software on my 64 bit machine rather than on my old clunky laptop running 32 bit Win 7.
    Does anyone have a clue about the XP capabilities of Win 8? Would it be stupid to fork out the $90 to upgrade to Win 7 Pro now, or will it be some time before Win 8 can be proven not to choke on older software?

    Thanks, Rich
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Rich,

    For Windows 8 related questions, you might consider posting at our sister site Eight Forums instead. :)
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  4. richlars
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    Thank you for the heads up!
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  6. logicearth
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    It it doesn't work with Windows 7 it will not work with Windows 8.
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  7. edwar
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    Like stated, If it won't run on Win 7 it will not run in Win 8. you need to install XP into a virtual Machine to run that older software.
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