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Win 95/98 compatible games on XP ?

#1 philly

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Posted 21 November 2002 - 04:42 PM

Hello,

does anyone know how I can run those old games on XP ? I heard of an assistance program that simulates win 95/98.... Where can I get this assistant or other help ?

Thanks for your responses !

#2 DosFreak

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Posted 21 November 2002 - 07:39 PM

First try the games.

If no work then come back.

#3 pmistry

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Posted 21 November 2002 - 07:53 PM

XP's compatibility with 95/98/ME games is pretty damn good. The assistant is located in the Accessories section of the start menu. However, first try the games normally without fiddling, most of them work fine.

#4 philly

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Posted 22 November 2002 - 07:40 PM

#5 pmistry

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Posted 22 November 2002 - 11:12 PM

In WinXP, click Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, and then Program Compatibility Wizard.

If no luck, then use the help system and search for "compatibility."

#6 philly

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Posted 24 November 2002 - 08:12 PM

#7 xsavoie

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Posted 29 December 2002 - 04:45 AM

I am also interested in playing old games.The Comp. Wiz guides me to the Control Panel,then seems to say that the operating system name must be changed from Windows XP Home Edition/fast detect,to WINDOWS 95.Is that right,or what.Plus indicates a time frame for starting up with Windows 95.Did I miss something.I don't want to try this until I am sure.