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03-01-2006, 12:09 PM
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dos programs
getting rid of an older pc running windows 2000 and replacing with newer pc with xp.
i have older dos based accounting programs and file that i want to transfer to my new pc. how do i do this? do i have to reinstall software on new pc then transfer files or is there a better way? thanks |
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03-01-2006, 12:22 PM
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I'd do it in the manner that you suggest, but keep in mind that DOS programs may not run in Windows XP. You may want to test it out first.
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03-01-2006, 12:41 PM
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how would i test it?
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03-01-2006, 12:42 PM
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Install it on a machine that has XP and make sure that it runs. You don't want to get rid of your Windows 2000 machine until you are sure it can work in XP.
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03-01-2006, 01:01 PM
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thanks gonzo
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