It is not out of the question; a program made for Vista could work on XP depending on certain things. However, to ensure compatibility, the program should specifically mention compatibility with both operating systems.
Windows Vista can already run most XP applications, with no need for any additional software.
They are "compatible" in the sense that many applications that run on Windows XP will run on Windows Vista.
Yes ofcourse, Windows Vista is upgraded version of Windows XP. Obviously it can run Windows XP applications.
no we cannot use the software designed for XP in Vista.
Set up a dual boot, or create a virtual PC with XP inside of Vista and install game on XP in virtual machine.
Program Files (for win xp x86 and vista x86) Program Files(x86) (for win xp x64 and vista x64 for 32 bits applications) Program Files(x64) (for win xp x64 and vista x64 for 64 bits applications)
You can't.
There isn't a simple answer to this, but most problems with Vista seem to occur when upgrading older machines from XP. Newer machines, which were designed for Vista, seem to work well. Perhaps the best answer is to use Vista on new machines, but keep XP on old machines. As the old machines are replaced, the business will move (hopefully gracefully!) from XP to Vista.
Yes Vista, XP or 2000 must be on your personal computer if you want to use the full capabilities of the Vista GPS.
Either Windows XP or Vista can be installed on a Mac that uses an Intel processor - which is all of the recent ones.
No, Vista is a later release than XP.
The operating system for this netbook is Windows Vista Business, although it also comes with a media kit to downgrade to XP Professional if needed and includes disks for both XP Pro and Vista Business.