Attempt Run Older Software -- Screen Clears to Black and then Error

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Both in attempting to install and older program (which appears to install) and
then executing that program --which does NOT run --
the screen clears to black -- waits a bit -- and then get an error dialog box.

Never seen this occur before.
Any Ideas
 

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Hello,
You might consider installing the OS the program was originally designed for (such as a dual boot Windows XP,) or perhaps other solutions might be running them in a virtual machine (see another excellent tutorial by Brink Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup... and if you are really lucky, some of them might work by simply right-clicking the .exe icon and selecting to run them in compatibility mode (maybe win XP sp3.)
Regards,
JohnPC
 

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JohnPC:

Thanks for responding. Had tried ALL compatability modes before post. NO GO!.
Thanks for link.
A VM seems overkill for one small program. But if you need it you need it.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Pro x32Intel I5-4690K8 GBOn Board
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
build -
OS
Win 7 Pro x32
CPU
Intel I5-4690K
Motherboard
ASUS H-97Plus
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
On Board
Sound Card
On Board
Other Info
ASUS MOBO Issues never resolved even by ASUS:
1) MOBO will NOT boot from other than the Default HDD drive.
2) MOBO will NOT boot Most DOS based CDs
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