Make older programs run in Vista

I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in every
version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that the
program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file, choose
properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows version I choose,
I still receive the error message.
I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista, please?
kelly

Kelly <> wrote:
>
> I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in
> every version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
> When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that
> the program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file,
> choose properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows
> version I choose, I still receive the error message.
> I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
> re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
> Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista,
> please? kelly

If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able to
run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an earlier
version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which you have a retail
license form on the virtual machine that you create within VirtualPC. You
can then run TypeTwister on that.

From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS Word does.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt

You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are many web
graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and flexibility, no
doubt.

I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not cheap.
There are many others, including freeware, but that is the only one I am
familiar with.

ss.

I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what I
should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
Thanks

"Synapse Syndrome" wrote:

> Kelly <> wrote:
> >
> > I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in
> > every version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
> > When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that
> > the program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file,
> > choose properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows
> > version I choose, I still receive the error message.
> > I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
> > re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
> > Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista,
> > please? kelly
>
> If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able to
> run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an earlier
> version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which you have a retail
> license form on the virtual machine that you create within VirtualPC. You
> can then run TypeTwister on that.
>
> From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS Word does.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt
>
> You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
> graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are many web
> graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and flexibility, no
> doubt.
>
> I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not cheap.
> There are many others, including freeware, but that is the only one I am
> familiar with.
>
> ss.
>
>
>

Any results if you right-click its setup.exe>Run as Admin?

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...c40e51033.mspx

Also, virtual PC, from reports bhere will work on Home Premium, too.
--
Mad Mike


"Kelly" wrote:

> I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what I
> should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> Thanks
>
> "Synapse Syndrome" wrote:
>
> > Kelly <> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in
> > > every version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
> > > When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that
> > > the program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file,
> > > choose properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows
> > > version I choose, I still receive the error message.
> > > I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
> > > re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
> > > Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista,
> > > please? kelly
> >
> > If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able to
> > run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an earlier
> > version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which you have a retail
> > license form on the virtual machine that you create within VirtualPC. You
> > can then run TypeTwister on that.
> >
> > From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS Word does.
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt
> >
> > You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
> > graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are many web
> > graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and flexibility, no
> > doubt.
> >
> > I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not cheap.
> > There are many others, including freeware, but that is the only one I am
> > familiar with.
> >
> > ss.
> >
> >
> >

In article <BEF042A3-2369-4D65-A5B4->,
says...>
> I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what I
> should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> Thanks
>
Not supprted does not equal not running on.
E.g. VPC is not supported in Vista Home Premium 64, but runs well.

--
Poutnik

Kelly <> wrote:

<top-posting macro corrected>

>>> I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in
>>> every version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
>>> When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that
>>> the program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file,
>>> choose properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows
>>> version I choose, I still receive the error message.
>>> I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
>>> re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
>>> Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista,
>>> please? kelly
>>
>> If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able
>> to run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an
>> earlier version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which
>> you have a retail license form on the virtual machine that you create
>> within VirtualPC. You can then run TypeTwister on that.
>>
>> From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS Word does.
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt
>>
>> You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
>> graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are
>> many web graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and
>> flexibility, no doubt.
>>
>> I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not
>> cheap. There are many others, including freeware, but that is the
>> only one I am familiar with.
>>
> I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what
> I should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> Thanks

If you are using a home version of Vista, I think you are not licensed to
use VirtualPC. Ignore any such errors - as far as I am aware, it still runs
perfectly well. Say out loud: "kiss my ass, Steve Ballmer" as you install
it.

Be sure to install the 'Virtual Machine Additions' on the virtual Windows
'9x/2000/XP machine, once the OS is installed. It will allow you to drag
and drop files onto the VM's Desktop, maximise the screen, and other things.
You need to install it for best operation.

ss.

1) Right clicking and trying to install as administrator made no difference.
I still got the same error message
2) I am VERY new to Vista. Can you please give me a link to Virtual PC so I
can learn about it, how to install it, how to operate it?
Thanks for all of your input.
kelly

"Synapse Syndrome" wrote:

> Kelly <> wrote:
>
> <top-posting macro corrected>
>
> >>> I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has worked in
> >>> every version of Windows that I've had along the way ... until Vista.
> >>> When I double click the start up file, I receive the error message that
> >>> the program isn't compatible. When I right click on the .exe file,
> >>> choose properties and then compatibility, no matter which Windows
> >>> version I choose, I still receive the error message.
> >>> I love this program and don't want to give it up. It hasn't been
> >>> re-distributed since I bought it in 1995.
> >>> Any suggestions on how I can make this beloved program work in Vista,
> >>> please? kelly
> >>
> >> If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able
> >> to run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an
> >> earlier version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which
> >> you have a retail license form on the virtual machine that you create
> >> within VirtualPC. You can then run TypeTwister on that.
> >>
> >> From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS Word does.
> >>
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt
> >>
> >> You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
> >> graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are
> >> many web graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and
> >> flexibility, no doubt.
> >>
> >> I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not
> >> cheap. There are many others, including freeware, but that is the
> >> only one I am familiar with.
> >>
> > I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> > have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what
> > I should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> > Thanks
>
> If you are using a home version of Vista, I think you are not licensed to
> use VirtualPC. Ignore any such errors - as far as I am aware, it still runs
> perfectly well. Say out loud: "kiss my ass, Steve Ballmer" as you install
> it.
>
> Be sure to install the 'Virtual Machine Additions' on the virtual Windows
> '9x/2000/XP machine, once the OS is installed. It will allow you to drag
> and drop files onto the VM's Desktop, maximise the screen, and other things.
> You need to install it for best operation.
>
> ss.
>
>
>

Kelly wrote:
> I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what I
> should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> Thanks
>


Microsoft does not support the use of VirtualPC 2007 on Vista Home
editions, but several people have reported that it works. Your results
may vary.

Alternatively you could download Innotek's VirtualBox
(http://www.virtualbox.org/) and run WinXP and your legacy applications
within the virtual computer. It's free and works with Vista.


--

Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

I guess this virtual machine stuff is too much for me. I don't understand it
(i.e. what it is, how it works). So ... I guess I'll just bid farewell to my
beloved software program.
Thank you all very much for your input and help!
kelly

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> Kelly wrote:
> > I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I didn't
> > have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means and/or what I
> > should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
> Microsoft does not support the use of VirtualPC 2007 on Vista Home
> editions, but several people have reported that it works. Your results
> may vary.
>
> Alternatively you could download Innotek's VirtualBox
> (http://www.virtualbox.org/) and run WinXP and your legacy applications
> within the virtual computer. It's free and works with Vista.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
>

Kelly <> wrote:

<top-posting macro corrected>

>>>>> I have a very old software program (TypeTwister 1.0) that has
>>>>> worked in every version of Windows that I've had along the way
>>>>> ... until Vista. When I double click the start up file, I
>>>>> receive the error message that the program isn't compatible.
>>>>> When I right click on the .exe file, choose properties and then
>>>>> compatibility, no matter which Windows version I choose, I
>>>>> still receive the error message. I love this program and don't
>>>>> want to give it up. It hasn't been re-distributed since I
>>>>> bought it in 1995. Any suggestions on how I can make this
>>>>> beloved program work in Vista, please? kelly
>>>>
>>>> If you cannot get it to run using Compatibility Mode, you will be able
>>>> to run it by installing VirtualPC. You will then need to install an
>>>> earlier version of Windows, like Windows '95, '98, 2000, XP, which
>>>> you have a retail license form on the virtual machine that you create
>>>> within VirtualPC. You can then run TypeTwister on that.
>>>>
>>>> From Googling TypeTwister, it appears to do what WordArt in MS
>>>> Word does.
>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordArt
>>>>
>>>> You could consider using Word instead. If TypeTwister actually outputs
>>>> graphic files into the clipboard, like I assume it does, there are
>>>> many web graphics programs that can do this, with much more power and
>>>> flexibility, no doubt.
>>>>
>>>> I have Adobe Fireworks, which is very good for this, but it is not
>>>> cheap. There are many others, including freeware, but that is the
>>>> only one I am familiar with.
>>>>
>>> I tried to install Virtual PC but received an error message that I
>>> didn't have one of the supported systems. Any idea what that means
>>> and/or what I should do to get the right Virtual PC download?
>>> Thanks
>>
>> If you are using a home version of Vista, I think you are not licensed
>> to use VirtualPC. Ignore any such errors - as far as I am aware, it
>> still runs perfectly well. Say out loud: "kiss my ass, Steve
>> Ballmer" as you install it.
>>
>> Be sure to install the 'Virtual Machine Additions' on the virtual
>> Windows '9x/2000/XP machine, once the OS is installed. It will allow
>> you to drag and drop files onto the VM's Desktop, maximise the
>> screen, and other things. You need to install it for best operation.
>
> 1) Right clicking and trying to install as administrator made no
> difference. I still got the same error message
> 2) I am VERY new to Vista. Can you please give me a link to Virtual PC
> so I can learn about it, how to install it, how to operate it?
> Thanks for all of your input.


Here is the download link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Summary and information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Virtual_PC

Look at the bottom of that page for links that may help you use it. It's
not that hard to figure out.

HTH

ss.