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Is Windows XP 32 or 64 bits?
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Windows XP is 32bit. Windows 64 will be 64 bit for the new 64bit processors.
There are some compatability problems with XP and older programs (mainly pre win95) but you can try running these older programs in compatability mode.
You can do this by finding the EXE of the program you want to run and right clicking on it.
Go to the Propertites option on the menu, then click on the compatability tab in the window that appears. Then you can tick the box which will run the program in compability mode and you can select which OS you want to use.
This will help in some situations, but it will not cover all eventualities.
There are some compatability problems with XP and older programs (mainly pre win95) but you can try running these older programs in compatability mode.
You can do this by finding the EXE of the program you want to run and right clicking on it.
Go to the Propertites option on the menu, then click on the compatability tab in the window that appears. Then you can tick the box which will run the program in compability mode and you can select which OS you want to use.
This will help in some situations, but it will not cover all eventualities.
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XP is rich in compatability features. See and download the toolkit (and read the links):
If using Service Pack 2, be sure to get the right toolkit:
If you report back here the message you receive when trying to run the DOS program, someone is sure to help.
If using Service Pack 2, be sure to get the right toolkit:
If you report back here the message you receive when trying to run the DOS program, someone is sure to help.
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