Vista Backwards compatibility?

I want to upgrade to Vista but wish to use XP programs. Is there an option to
execute
in XP 5.3 compatibility like in XP?
in XP it is Right Click in the program -> Properties -> Compatibility ->
(Check "Execute in compatibility mode for...") -> Choose Windows version

Thank you!

"Mateo" <> wrote in message
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>I want to upgrade to Vista but wish to use XP programs. Is there an option
>to
> execute
> in XP 5.3 compatibility like in XP?
> in XP it is Right Click in the program -> Properties -> Compatibility ->
> (Check "Execute in compatibility mode for...") -> Choose Windows version
>
> Thank you!


Yes, there's a compatibility mode.

Saucy

Yes, the procedure is the same.
However as in windows XP, not every older program will work in Compatibility
Mode.

Check with the manufacturers of your essential programs to see what they
have to say about Windows Vista Compatibility.
Also check with others of the same programs.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Windows Server System - Microsoft Update Services
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar


"Mateo" <> wrote in message
news:A3FC863E-5C32-4959-B2FF-...
>I want to upgrade to Vista but wish to use XP programs. Is there an option
>to
> execute
> in XP 5.3 compatibility like in XP?
> in XP it is Right Click in the program -> Properties -> Compatibility ->
> (Check "Execute in compatibility mode for...") -> Choose Windows version
>
> Thank you!

On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:52:02 -0700, Mateo
<> wrote:

> I want to upgrade to Vista but wish to use XP programs.


There are no such things as "XP programs." Programs are generally not
written to run under one particular operating system.

However most programs written during the XP era should run under Vista
without problems. For more specific information, tell us which
programs you want to run.



> Is there an option to
> execute
> in XP 5.3 compatibility like in XP?
> in XP it is Right Click in the program -> Properties -> Compatibility ->
> (Check "Execute in compatibility mode for...") -> Choose Windows version


Yes, Vista has similar compatibility options, but you probably won't
need them.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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Vista is not an "upgrade" - at best it is a "sidewaysgrade". Vista does
nothing that XP can't do when tweaked with free extras like Google desktop -
but then Vista also has a whole load of annoyances and crap built into it.
Stick with XP and avoid the hassle - I wish I had!!