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Borland is a legacy software company known for its development tools, particularly Turbo C++ and Borland C, which were widely used for programming on older Windows systems. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover running Turbo C++ on Windows 10 and 11 through emulation or retro computing setups, clipboard paste issues in Borland C console editors, and potential data loss when using System Restore after compiling programs with Borland or Lazarus Pascal compilers. These topics highlight compatibility challenges and troubleshooting for users working with Borland tools on modern Windows platforms.
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    How to Run Turbo C++ on Windows 10/11: Retro Guides & Modern Alternatives

    For many Windows enthusiasts, Turbo C++ remains a nostalgically familiar sight—a relic of a time when programming education was often intertwined with the blue screens and chunky menus of early Borland IDEs. Yet, as Windows 10 and Windows 11 march steadily onward, they leave such legacy tools...
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    Clipboard Paste Issues with Specific Characters in Borland C Console Editor

    When using an old console editor, compiled with Borland C, I find that some characters do not paste from the clipboard, viz: ) * + : ; < = > ? @ ^ l (upper case L is ok!). All paste ok in other console applications, and when using the legacy console! Does anyone have an...
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    Windows 7 Window's 'System Restore' has major bug

    I have to use 'System Restore' from time to time to restore my computer. The instructions says: System Restore helps you restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as...
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