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how do I run windows 95/dos games run on xp
harmlessnut
post Dec 29 2005, 10:29 PM
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I have some old games that were made for to run on windows 95 or DOS. The games are Leggo Chess and The Black Dahlia. Is there any way to get them to run on XP? They won't install for me. Thanks.
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SOORENA
post Dec 30 2005, 09:52 AM
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Hi!

right click the icon of whatever it is and press properties. then click compatibility and check of run this program in compatibility mode, and then select anything that suits you.

reply if this works.
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harmlessnut
post Dec 30 2005, 11:06 AM
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WOW that was easy! The games loaded right up with no problems. Thank you for the help. biggrin.gif
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