Re: What software is compatible with WXP?

From: Peter Hutchison (pjhutch_at_pcguru.plus.com)
Date: 02/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 11:54:31 +0000

On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:06:09 -0800, "catpurrson"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Is software made for Windows 2000 and up also compatible with Windows XP Home edition? Or does it have to be listed for XP to be compatible? Can it hurt my computer if I download incompatible software?

The majority of software that works on 2000 will work on XP. The
exceptions may be those that access the hardware such as CD Burner
software, Norton Utilities and some older AntiVirus Products.

Running the Upgrade Advisor (from the XP CD or as a seperate download)
will confirm if exsiting software is compatible or not.

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/

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