I am running XP Home SP3 fully patched. I have some old software originally written for Window 3.1 that has continued to work quite happliy until now. I know it worked on 18 September as that is when the last usage of it was. Since then I have applied all the software patches (15). Now when I click on one of these applications, I get the hourglass for a second, then nothing. I have tried all the compatibility options, but none work. I have to assume that M$ have done something, but what? And how can I get these applications working again?
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Jump to Postwhat app is it
Jump to PostHello Norman. I think you should upgrade to the newest version of Borland's Turbo C. The older version was not meant to be run on Windows XP and therefore, has started to dysfunction. Please download the newer version and replace that with the older one. Do you …
Jump to PostWell, you must be lucky to have it running on Windows XP - Service Pack 2. When the program was released, Windows XP was not released or even thought of, so the creators didn't make it for Windows XP. After you upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 3, the program …
Jump to PostOK, so in this case, see if a system restore is able to resolve your problem or not.
Use System Restore to Undo Changes if Problems Occur
Let us know how it goes though. Good Luck. :)
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Jump to Postthe dos 16 bit layer doesnt exist at all on server 2003 or xp pro x64, and therefore i assume vista. So perhaps it is time to upgrade
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