Can xp use vista applications

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Check out these websites that show how to run pre-Vista software on Vista:

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VIDEOS:

http://cnettv.cnet.com/tekzilla-daily-run-old-windows-programs-vista/9742-1_53-50005636.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_4994421_make-programs-run-windows-vista.html

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Other:

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2268

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/bf416877-c83f-4476-a3da-8ec98dcf5f101033.mspx

http://filext.com/faq/run_old_program_xp.php

http://www.sandiegobizmart.com/software/VISTA_USERS.htm

http://www.optimizingpc.com/vista/compatibility_software.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_4472207_program-xp-mode-using-vista.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

http://www.webtechgeek.com/How-To-Use-Vista-Program-Compatibility-Wizard-To-Run-Older-Applications.htm

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Run-older-applications-in-Windows-Vista

http://techqa.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/run-older-software-programs-in-windows-vista/

http://www.watchingthenet.com/use-vistas-program-compatibility-wizard-to-run-older-software-applications.html

http://www.vistarewired.com/2007/02/18/run-your-non-vista-software-on-vista

http://tech.yahoo.com/blog/null/90412

http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/windowsts/92022901.asp

http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/11/22/how-to-run-old-software-on-vista/

http://www.webtlk.com/2008/01/06/run-old-software-on-vista/

Here...you can look up the rest yourself>>: http://www.Google.com/search?q=run+older+software+on+vista&hl=en&start=20&sa=N

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Running a CD in Compatibility Mode:

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-installation-setup/92658-xp-software-cd-rom-setup-run-vista.html