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TeamanFL

TeamanFL
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I recently bought a laptop with VISTA. My software will not run on it. I have contacted the seller of the software and they do not plan to modify their software to run on any platform except XP. I did buy XP and install it on the laptop. My program does run, but many of the basic PC functions do not run properly. even the mouse pad and keyboard acts very erratic. It is driving me crazy!

I am ready to give up and buy a different laptop. When I look for one via Google, all I get are ones that run VISTA or 7. I would be willing to even buy a used PC. I need a reputable source. I need around 2GHZ and 3MB. All the basic functions PLUS XP. I am not a gamer. Any help out there?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 6560z
    CPU
    AMD 4450e dual core 2.3GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidea
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1024 x 768
    Internet Speed
    cable modem
does the software install ok? have you tried running it in compatibility mode? (this basically tricks the software into thinking its running on XP) I assume if this works the software vendor will have suggested it but its worth a shot
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Internet Speed
    8mb
TeamanFL said:
I recently bought a laptop with VISTA. My software will not run on it. I have contacted the seller of the software and they do not plan to modify their software to run on any platform except XP. I did buy XP and install it on the laptop. My program does run, but many of the basic PC functions do not run properly. even the mouse pad and keyboard acts very erratic. It is driving me crazy!

I am ready to give up and buy a different laptop. When I look for one via Google, all I get are ones that run VISTA or 7. I would be willing to even buy a used PC. I need a reputable source. I need around 2GHZ and 3MB. All the basic functions PLUS XP. I am not a gamer. Any help out there?
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There is another possible option. In win 7 you can run in xp mode. Most if not all xp software will run in this mode.

Hope this helps

Ken
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
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    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
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    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
zigzag3143 said:
TeamanFL said:
I recently bought a laptop with VISTA. My software will not run on it. I have contacted the seller of the software and they do not plan to modify their software to run on any platform except XP. I did buy XP and install it on the laptop. My program does run, but many of the basic PC functions do not run properly. even the mouse pad and keyboard acts very erratic. It is driving me crazy!

I am ready to give up and buy a different laptop. When I look for one via Google, all I get are ones that run VISTA or 7. I would be willing to even buy a used PC. I need a reputable source. I need around 2GHZ and 3MB. All the basic functions PLUS XP. I am not a gamer. Any help out there?
Click to expand...

There is another possible option. In win 7 you can run in xp mode. Most if not all xp software will run in this mode.

Hope this helps

Ken
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It does but only on the more expensive buisness versions ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Internet Speed
    8mb
archie123 said:
does the software install ok? have you tried running it in compatibility mode? (this basically tricks the software into thinking its running on XP) I assume if this works the software vendor will have suggested it but its worth a shot
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Yes, it installs just fine on an XP OS, but not on a VISTA OS. I don't know what compatibility mode is or how to force an install. BTW, I have XP on the laptop now and am very reluctant to change back to VISTA.

I finally tried to install the program using the compatibility mode. I get a message that this version of OS is not adequate for my program.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 6560z
    CPU
    AMD 4450e dual core 2.3GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidea
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1024 x 768
    Internet Speed
    cable modem
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