Microsoft claims that XP can run more Windows or DOS applications, including games, than any prior version of Windows. This assertion actually holds true for most programs, which you can run in one of ...

Whether due to cost or other reasons, I need to support some programs that can only run on Windows XP. I've worked to get them running on Win7, but my efforts and the comments of many random people on ...

Microsoft Windows’ biggest strength is that it works with so much hardware and software, both old and new. Unfortunately, that’s also its biggest weakness. With each new version of Windows, Microsoft ...

Q: I want to run Windows XP programs on my new PC. Is Windows 7 Professional's XP mode the best way to ensure that? A: It's certainly one of the more expensive ways -- and you might not need it at all ...

Windows XP's Start menu contains a listing of operating system-specific programs as well as business and third-party programs you have installed on your office computer. When you install a new program ...

This isn't very likely, but it is possible. So don't take chances, and do make backups. If you're not using backup software, Windows XP Professional even includes a utility called Backup that can be ...

Running two operating systems on one computer broadens your company's options when it comes to which software it can use. In Windows 7, Microsoft included a feature called Windows XP Mode that enabled ...

In order to make the waiting easier, we've decided to assemble the greatest tips in the history of Windows XP. Here you'll find the tips that give you the most bang for your buck; that are most useful ...