Migrating applications from Windows 9x to Windows XP

Hi,

One nice thing about WinXP is the bult-in backwards compatibility. Many
applications from earlier Win versions will run just fine without further
ado. The upgrade advisor will warn you of known issues. If you upgrade, the
applications should remain intact. Some things to help you:

- Check with the program vendor for compatibility and any needed updates or
patches
- Try running programs in compatibility mode for an older OS
(programs/accessories/program compatibility wizard)
- Link to the upgrade advisor if you don't have the WinXP CD yet:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/advisor.asp

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Varkey" <varkey@wipro.co.in> wrote in message
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> Dear all,
>
> I am looking for some help in migrating a few (3 to be precise)
> legacy(not so old) applications running on Win 95/98/2000 Professional
> to XP. They are basically client/server applications. I am only
> referring to upgrading the client OS version.
>
> One of the Application is a Powerbuilder one, while 2 others are VB
> applications.
>
> The questions I cannot sort out for myself are:
>
> a> Is it possible to use some tool/setting/?? such that once I upgrade
> the client machine from say Win 98 to XP Professional, I need not
> re-install these applications??
>
> b> If a>is not a practically viable option, can any of you atleast
> direct me to some material, which will give me more inputs on the
> easiest way to achieve the above.
>
> Please help at the earliest.
>
> Counting on you folks..
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Varkey