installing old programs in windows xp

[flojo]

I am running windows xp home edition..I have Hallmark Card Studio 3 Deluxe, but can not get it installed..I don't recieve any error messages, it just stops responding..I thought it was my cd-rw @ first , but have installed other programs with no problems..I am signed in as computer admistrater, went to add and remove and used add new program from cd, but that didn't work either..still stopped responding..Please help..I also have creata card gold 5, which I can not get installed either...Would really appreciate any help, and thank in advance..

[The Tool]

Program Compatibility Wizard might solve your problem
(If you are experiencing problems with a program that worked correctly on an earlier version of Windows, this wizard helps you select and test compatibility settings that may fix those problems.)

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Program Compatibility Wizard

[evil_walnut]

Here is the master list at Micro§oft's website that tells you about products that work on Windows XP. you should be able to find your product here, if it works with windows XP.

Also, there is a compatibility feature on your Windows XP disc that will scan for programs that will not work in XP.

Windows XP Compatibility Catalog

[kal_el]

You can run these older apps in XP goto the program files directory and right click the app, I might be a little rusty here since I am on 2k. But anyhoot goto the properties for the app and there should be a tab somewhere I think in advanced if not somewhere else where there is an option to run programs for backward compatibility. If anyone can remember where it is that would be great.

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Loss of memory sux!