Microsoft claims that XP can run more Windows or DOS applications, including games, than any prior version of Windows. This assertion actually holds true for most programs, which you can run in one of ...

Whether due to cost or other reasons, I need to support some programs that can only run on Windows XP. I've worked to get them running on Win7, but my efforts and the comments of many random people on ...

Microsoft Windows’ biggest strength is that it works with so much hardware and software, both old and new. Unfortunately, that’s also its biggest weakness. With each new version of Windows, Microsoft ...

Windows XP users have the convenience of choosing preferred programs and applications for the computer's startup process. Many native Windows components automatically start up. Additionally, you can ...

Your old Windows laptop will feel like new by the time you’ve gone through all these software tweaks. If you still notice ...

A problem with having the latest version of the Windows operating system is that older programs that you've installed prior to the release of the new operating system may stop running or experience ...

This isn't very likely, but it is possible. So don't take chances, and do make backups. If you're not using backup software, Windows XP Professional even includes a utility called Backup that can be ...