win 7

peter_the_piper

DD has just bought HP netbook with win 7 home premium and needs to load xp based school programs onto it. How is the best way as it currently will not look at it/them.

Browntoa

think you need Win 7 untilmate to get xp mode

DatabaseError

7 pro also allows the xp mode.
I really don't understand what "it currently will not look at it/them." means, i can only assume you mean 7 can see the setup/exe files, but they won't install?
try right clicking the setup file>properties>compatability>run this program in compatabiltity mode for XP SP3

John_Gray

peter_the_piper wrote: »

... it currently will not look at it/them.

Mr Piper, please could you be a little more explicit about what actually happens when you try to install these programs - like error messages.

In addition to the previous knowledgeable suggestions, it would probably also be a pretty neat idea to ask your DD's klass teecher, for this cannot be a unique occurrence, now that Windows 7 has been out for over a year!

John_Gray

peter_the_piper wrote: »

War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. AMBROSE BIERCE (1842-1914)

Although OT, I commend Ambrose Bierce's accurate summation!

esuhl

The easiest way is to try "compatibility mode", as DatabaseError suggests. Also, you may need to right-click the executable and choose to "Run as Administrator". I've also found that some installers designed for XP have a problem with UAC. Turning this off (via Control Panel / User Settings or something similar) temporarily while you install the software might be a good idea.

Failing that, you could try XP Mode if you have the Professional or Ultimate versions of Windows 7. If that doesn't work, and you have a spare XP licence, you could install XP on your hard drive alongside Windows 7 or use virtualisation software such as VirtualBox to create a Windows XP virtual machine inside Windows 7.

Hammyman

peter_the_piper wrote: »

DD has just bought HP netbook with win 7 home premium and needs to load xp based school programs onto it. How is the best way as it currently will not look at it/them.

Get the school to updated the antiquated software saying you're not willing to risk using a 9 year old operating system with more security holes than swiss cheese.

John_Gray

Hammyman wrote: »

...more security holes than Swiss cheese.

I call Analogy Failure! Swiss cheese is not usually regarded as a secure medium...

DatabaseError

John_Gray wrote: »

I call Analogy Failure! Swiss cheese is not usually regarded as a secure medium...

You are so wrong. I can think of no safer place to store a selection of holes than Swiss cheese,hidden amongst the other holes they would never be found.