I am running Windows XP Pro. I'd like to be able to use an old Windows 95 program, but it won't run. David Leah
Most Windows 95 programs will work providing you set them to run in XP's compatibility mode: have a look at Microsoft Knowledge Base article 292533 for details. If not, you can download a free "virtual machine" (VM) system and run a separate copy of Windows 95 as a "guest" on your current PC. VMware's Player 2.0 is a good free example, but see this for "known issues" with Windows 95.
Microsoft also has a free VM and a helpful Virtual PC Guy blog for tips (blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy). Unfortunately, Microsoft has now dropped Windows 95 support due to diminishing usage. It might work, but you're on your own.
