Another Computer Question

[Root beer]

This may seem like a dumb question.. I installed an old hunting computer game that was made in 2004 that runs on XP or earlier operation systems, is there a software somewhere on the web that I can get it to run on Window 7? I went to open the game and it will not run, then I had a brain fart that it could be the OS compatibility preventing it to run.

[Root beer]

I forgot, when the game fail it shows this log: LOG file "Game.LOG" created in 01/20/13 16:41:43
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ASPEN Engine v4.5 (RELEASE)
[DEBUG] Using application explicit settings data.
Pentium IV processor detected...
WinNT/2k/XP detected...
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 LOG file finished in 01/20/13 16:41:46
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Can anyone interpret this?

[Felix77]

It simply was not made for that OS.  Windows 7 does have the ability to run XP software but you have to have some fun with your PC to do this.  See below.  Good luck.

 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/windows-xp-mode

[Root beer]

Thanks. I will fool around with the link tomorrow if I get a chance.

[SirSnookalot]

There is a difference between win 7 32 and 64 bit, bet you have 64 bit and that's why.  I have had identical issues.

[Nitrofreak]

There is a difference between win 7 32 and 64 bit, bet you have 64 bit and that's why.  I have had identical issues.

 

X2

 

Windows 7 and 8 are junk for older programs, windows 8 especially, it's gonna take some time to get everything compatible, in the automotive industry we are having a terrible time with software, everything is moving forward and the software for older vehicles are giving us fits right now.

 

It's effecting everything from downloads to shipping, I think it may end up forcing everyone to update to newer equipment and software but at some point in time it has to be made adaptable to older software.

[Hyrule Bass]

try right clicking on the program icon and selecting i believe its "Run as Administrator". sometimes that works with older software, sometimes it doesnt...