A Windows operating system will generally be able to run software written for its immediate predecessor. Windows 7 could use Windows Vista programs for example.

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Here are few tips that would help you in making older programs run in your new version of Microsoft Windows. You can do this by running program compatibility troubleshooter.

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Some DOS programs will not work in any current version of Windows. Generally, these are utilities that work close to the hardware, such as defraggers and diagnostic tools.

Some Windows programs are more convenient to have running in the background and out of the way. We'll show you how to avoid needing to manually minimize a program every time you run it.

How to Run Mac Programs on a Windows PC. Apple offers a variety of apps that can be quite alluring to Windows PC users, and you don't have to buy a brand new machine to try them. Using a program ...