If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
course).
--
Jon
"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EFA627B5-35B2-415E-82AC-A5C9EC7E6343@microsoft.com...
> Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML Editor,
> Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.
>
> I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
> program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.
>
> Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
> I can now open the website files created in XP.
> I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
> Everything opens.
>
> I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES, it
> works!
>
> Cheers
>
> Mick in Australia.
>
> "Jon" wrote:
>
>> I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode
>> remotely
>> useful, so that was actually a genuine question.
>>
>> --
>> Jon
>>
>>
>> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:85E11D9F-35CA-4E9F-8330-B27D78664D38@microsoft.com...
>> > Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it
>> > installs
>> > but won't open saved websites.
>> >
>> > www.namu6.com
>> >
>> > "Jon" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:177BF422-9B21-4677-90DB-9C476885D426@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.
>> >> >
>> >> > And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT
>> >> > working.
>> >> > Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program
>> >> that's
>> >> essential to install in compatibility mode?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jon
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
First time that I have got any benefit out of compatibility mode too Jon!
I've always had to look for another program!
Maybe Microsoft has got something right for a change!
"Jon" wrote:
> Ok, I can see this link, which mentions the value of using compatibiltiy
> mode after the program is installed.
>
> Help / FAQ
> http://namu6.com/5403/
>
> If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
> compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
> program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
> course).
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EFA627B5-35B2-415E-82AC-A5C9EC7E6343@microsoft.com...
> > Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML Editor,
> > Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.
> >
> > I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
> > program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.
> >
> > Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
> > I can now open the website files created in XP.
> > I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
> > Everything opens.
> >
> > I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES, it
> > works!
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Mick in Australia.
> >
> > "Jon" wrote:
> >
> >> I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode
> >> remotely
> >> useful, so that was actually a genuine question.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jon
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:85E11D9F-35CA-4E9F-8330-B27D78664D38@microsoft.com...
> >> > Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it
> >> > installs
> >> > but won't open saved websites.
> >> >
> >> > www.namu6.com
> >> >
> >> > "Jon" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:177BF422-9B21-4677-90DB-9C476885D426@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT
> >> >> > working.
> >> >> > Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program
> >> >> that's
> >> >> essential to install in compatibility mode?
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Jon
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
Yep let's hope compatibility mode has finally come of age. It's about time.
--
Jon
"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8289E8D0-DC0F-41A1-A5F3-42EF370D60EB@microsoft.com...
> First time that I have got any benefit out of compatibility mode too Jon!
> I've always had to look for another program!
> Maybe Microsoft has got something right for a change!
>
>
> "Jon" wrote:
>
>> Ok, I can see this link, which mentions the value of using compatibiltiy
>> mode after the program is installed.
>>
>> Help / FAQ
>> http://namu6.com/5403/
>>
>> If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
>> compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
>> program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
>> course).
>>
>> --
>> Jon
>>
>>
>> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EFA627B5-35B2-415E-82AC-A5C9EC7E6343@microsoft.com...
>> > Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML
>> > Editor,
>> > Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.
>> >
>> > I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
>> > program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.
>> >
>> > Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
>> > I can now open the website files created in XP.
>> > I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
>> > Everything opens.
>> >
>> > I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES,
>> > it
>> > works!
>> >
>> > Cheers
>> >
>> > Mick in Australia.
>> >
>> > "Jon" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode
>> >> remotely
>> >> useful, so that was actually a genuine question.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jon
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:85E11D9F-35CA-4E9F-8330-B27D78664D38@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it
>> >> > installs
>> >> > but won't open saved websites.
>> >> >
>> >> > www.namu6.com
>> >> >
>> >> > "Jon" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> news:177BF422-9B21-4677-90DB-9C476885D426@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT
>> >> >> > working.
>> >> >> > Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program
>> >> >> that's
>> >> >> essential to install in compatibility mode?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Jon
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
In article <AE1BBD0C-9659-4DE5-9D58-A647160B5F7C@microsoft.com>, Cal Bear '66
wrote:
> Run as Administrator=Right click on the .exe and select "Run as Administrator"
>
> Compatibility Mode= Right click on the .exe, Properties, Compatibility tab
You can combine those two as one by opening the Compatibility TAB, setting the
compatibility and checking [x] Run as Administrator on that TAB ..... <s>
You choose compatibility mode before, not after, the program is installed.
"Jon" <Email_Address@SomewhereOrOther.com> wrote in message
news:e3jfjZ9zHHA.4656@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Ok, I can see this link, which mentions the value of using compatibiltiy
> mode after the program is installed.
>
> Help / FAQ
> http://namu6.com/5403/
>
> If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
> compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
> program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
> course).
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EFA627B5-35B2-415E-82AC-A5C9EC7E6343@microsoft.com...
>> Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML
>> Editor,
>> Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.
>>
>> I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
>> program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.
>>
>> Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
>> I can now open the website files created in XP.
>> I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
>> Everything opens.
>>
>> I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES, it
>> works!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Mick in Australia.
>>
>> "Jon" wrote:
>>
>>> I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode
>>> remotely
>>> useful, so that was actually a genuine question.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jon
>>>
>>>
>>> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:85E11D9F-35CA-4E9F-8330-B27D78664D38@microsoft.com...
>>> > Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it
>>> > installs
>>> > but won't open saved websites.
>>> >
>>> > www.namu6.com
>>> >
>>> > "Jon" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> >> news:177BF422-9B21-4677-90DB-9C476885D426@microsoft.com...
>>> >> > Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.
>>> >> >
>>> >> > And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT
>>> >> > working.
>>> >> > Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?
>>> >> >
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program
>>> >> that's
>>> >> essential to install in compatibility mode?
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >> Jon
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>>
>>>
>
> You choose compatibility mode before, not after, the program is installed.
>
> "Jon" <Email_Address@SomewhereOrOther.com> wrote in message
> news:e3jfjZ9zHHA.4656@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Ok, I can see this link, which mentions the value of using compatibiltiy
> > mode after the program is installed.
> >
> > Help / FAQ
> > http://namu6.com/5403/
> >
> > If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
> > compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
> > program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
> > course).
> >
> > --
> > Jon
> >
> >
> > "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EFA627B5-35B2-415E-82AC-A5C9EC7E6343@microsoft.com...
> >> Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML
> >> Editor,
> >> Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.
> >>
> >> I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
> >> program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.
> >>
> >> Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
> >> I can now open the website files created in XP.
> >> I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
> >> Everything opens.
> >>
> >> I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES, it
> >> works!
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> Mick in Australia.
> >>
> >> "Jon" wrote:
> >>
> >>> I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode
> >>> remotely
> >>> useful, so that was actually a genuine question.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Jon
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:85E11D9F-35CA-4E9F-8330-B27D78664D38@microsoft.com...
> >>> > Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it
> >>> > installs
> >>> > but won't open saved websites.
> >>> >
> >>> > www.namu6.com
> >>> >
> >>> > "Jon" wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> >> news:177BF422-9B21-4677-90DB-9C476885D426@microsoft.com...
> >>> >> > Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT
> >>> >> > working.
> >>> >> > Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?
> >>> >> >
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program
> >>> >> that's
> >>> >> essential to install in compatibility mode?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> --
> >>> >> Jon
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
>
>
I gave my PC (with Windows XP) to one of my kids. I have recently purchased
a new DELL with the Windows Vista, but find I am unable to run an especially
important artistic software program on it.
Is there anyway of also putting a Windows XP system on it? Or do I need to
return the new DELL
& toss the artistic software? HELP, please...
Re: installing old software in Vista 
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