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XP software issues and Windows 7 Pro
My XP computer crashed with a motherboard issue recently and I'm looking at some new system options. One thing I'm considering is the available XP refurb systems that might allow for my placing my old XP HDD into them and get up and running.
My big question is... Just how backward compatible is Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate with XP software??? I've seen some of the literature discussing "runs XP productivity software" but the fact is, I have a pretty big investment in XP software and much of it hasn't run in my Win 7 Home Premium laptop so when I pick up a new desktop with Windows 7 Professional (or Ultimate), I'm going to have some expectations that it runs XP software fine.
Any experience or thoughts on this?