XP on a Window 7 machine?

[mfinn]

I have a new pc with Windows 7 on it and was wondering if there is a way to put XP on it as well. Then be able to use programs that work in XP that don't work with Windows 7?

 

[peddy10181]

Cant you right click on the app and set it up to run as windows XP?

 

[fall0n]

Usually you can go ahead and install the program. Right click on the executable file and choose properties. There should be an option to run the application in compatibility mode - and choose your option. Generally I find that win7 runs older apps just fine, but in the case that it doesn't, just try different compatibility options.

 

[mfinn]

The program I want to use has a auto installer. It seems to install ok, but when I try and use it I get a error message.
It's a nikon software program that I got with a point and shoot camera. It's very simple to use. Nikon's solution is to use their new Nikon ViewNX software whick imo is very confusing.

 

[mfinn]

Usually you can go ahead and install the program. Right click on the executable file and choose properties. There should be an option to run the application in compatibility mode - and choose your option. Generally I find that win7 runs older apps just fine, but in the case that it doesn't, just try different compatibility options.

Thanks.
Some how I manged to muttle through it and get the program to work

 

[NC2WA]

if you want to truly run win7 and win XP separately, you would have to install them on separate partitions. once installed a boot manager is displayed, allow you to choose which OS to run.

 

[fall0n]

^^ that was gonna be my second option set. Though it can be a pain if all you are using it for is that one app.

 

[Chichas01]

If the 'run in compatibility mode' trick does not work for the app, you can try XP mode with virtual PC: Download Windows XP Mode