Windows 7: windows 98 app

offair · 21 Mar 2010

Hi, I have a question,

if I have to install a program that used to be run on windows 98, it's an old program, will it work in windows 7

osholt · 21 Mar 2010

It might, it might not.
The easiest way to find out is to install it and run it in compatibility mode.

If it is 16 bit and you are running 7 64 bit it will not run.

Oli

smsff7 · 21 Mar 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by offair

Hi, I have a question,

if I have to install a program that used to be run on windows 98, it's an old program, will it work in windows 7

you can try it in Compatibility Mode, but without knowing what program it is I can't tell you for sure

Compatibility Mode Tutorial

offair · 21 Mar 2010

ok thanks, I will try it first

swarfega · 21 Mar 2010

If there are no alternative programs then why not set up win98 in virtualbox and install the program that way?

offair · 21 Mar 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by swarfega

If there are no alternative programs then why not set up win98 in virtualbox and install the program that way?

what is virtualbox? is that a program?

osholt · 21 Mar 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by offair

Quote: Originally Posted by swarfega

If there are no alternative programs then why not set up win98 in virtualbox and install the program that way?

what is virtualbox? is that a program?

Virtual Box is a free program that allows you to run other operating systems inside your current one.
If you have an old copy of 98 lying around you could try installing it within Virtual Box and then run your app on your Virtual copy of Windows 98 (as long as it's not too relient on the GPU)

You can download Virtual Box from Downloads - VirtualBox .

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Oli

Kari · 21 Mar 2010

VirtualBox is a free virtualization platform program, that allows you to install and run so called virtual machines on your Windows desktop. A virtual machine opens in a window, and works exactly as if it was a real computer.

You can download Sun VirtualBox free here: VirtualBox

Kari

offair · 21 Mar 2010

thanks a lot for the responses i will try installing virtualbox

MilesAhead · 21 Mar 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by offair

thanks a lot for the responses i will try installing virtualbox

Is it a custom written program or something we might recognize? Just curious.

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