If i install a dual boot(put in XP), will i be able to run my old game

draptak

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Some old games i have cannot run or start or bad qualtiy cannot run with windows 7,
so if i install XP as a dual boot, will i be able to run these old games?

I know how to create a dual boot Operating system.

My specs :-

Hard drive - 500Gb (2 partitions, Local C & Local D)
RAM - 3GB
Graphics - Intel(R) HD Graphics (intel i3)
CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
CPU speed - 2.1 GHz Performance Rated at: 3.78 GHz


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If there are hardware device drivers from Samsung for your PC, XP will work and you will be able to run your games. Problem is XP support for new hardware is limited so you may not find everything you need.
 

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Hello draptak, welcome to Seven Forums!


Have you tried installing the games to Windows 7 in compatibility mode? Have a look at this tutorial at the link below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7
 

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