legacy software

The digital world evolves at breakneck speed, yet sometimes a blast from the past remains necessary. While modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox dominate the scene, many Windows 10 users still find themselves in need of Internet Explorer 11—especially for legacy...

Edge AI Boosts Security; Legacy & Nvidia Updates In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, Windows users are treated to a remarkable blend of cutting-edge innovations and crucial alerts. From Microsoft’s pioneering AI integration in Edge that promises to revolutionize Windows 11 security, through...

Windows 11 is setting the stage for modern computing, but what happens when you try to run that trusty old piece of software from years past? In a world where legacy programs still hold a special place on our desktops, Microsoft’s built-in compatibility settings are here to bridge the gap...

If you’re a retro gaming enthusiast or someone who still relies on legacy software, you might have encountered the notorious "smackw32.dll is missing" error on your Windows 11 machine. This error, often thrown by older games or applications, can feel like a relic from a bygone era—much like the...

It’s not every day you get to witness a piece of technology time travel—a relic from the past running flawlessly on one of the most modern operating systems. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happening with the CMD executable originally released by Microsoft in 1987. Despite over three decades of...

I know that this question don't belong to this forum but maybe someone have solved this ... I have come across a presentation developed in 2000 with Macromedia ... Windows version unknown. When I run Director Player (ver 7.0.0.198) which is in one of the presentation folders the presentation...

Ah, the joys of nostalgia! You’ve found that old software you used 15 years ago that holds priceless memories or unmatched functionality. You excitedly install it on your shiny Windows 10 or (even shinier) Windows 11 machine, only to be greeted with cryptic error messages, terrible graphical...

In a startling twist for the Windows community, Microsoft's ongoing efforts to encourage users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are faltering, just as the clock ticks down to Windows 10's end of life in less than a year. As reported by StatCounter, what's shaping up as a tech drama is...

Recently, Microsoft made headlines by seemingly discontinuing the legacy Control Panel from Windows, sparking concerns and mixed reactions amongst users. However, just days after the controversial announcement, the company backtracked, opting to delete any references to the termination. This...

The Windows Control Panel is a cornerstone of the Windows operating system, remaining virtually unchanged for 39 years since its launch with Windows 1.0 in 1985. This article explores the significance of the Control Panel in the face of modernization efforts by Microsoft, particularly with the...

In a week filled with swirling rumors, Microsoft has provided clarity on the fate of one of its oldest components, the Windows Control Panel. Following a support document that suggested the Control Panel was being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, the company swiftly backtracked this...

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, software is often viewed as perishable, outgrowing its relevance in a matter of years or even months. However, a surprising number of legacy software applications are still available and, in some cases, still in use as we enter 2024. While some of...

I have the very old Lotus SmartSuite installed on Windows 11 and the functions I need work fine in Windows XP compatibility. What doesn't work is starting SmartCenter at startup. It worked on Windows 10, but doesn't start on Windows 11 when in the Startup programs. I added the SmartCenter...

Hello. I'm new to this forum and hope to get help. I've been running an old application since the XP days on various systems. I'm currently running it succcessfully on a W10 laptop, a W11 laptop, and it used to run on my W10 desktop. Starting yesterday, when it starts to load, it is...

On XP, I used to use programs like SweepRAM, and they would actually make a little dent in the current usage of then limited 2GB available memory. But nowadays, what do you think, do programs like this help at all on modern systems like Windows 10?

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Hi all, When I try to print things in various programs, the print dialog box no longer pops up. It seems to be only the old version of the print dialog box, as trying to print something in apps such as the photo app causes the new version of print dialog box to pop up. It is when I try to print...

Win10 21H1 -1083 I have a program that hangs when it opens. I tried to reinstall it and the install just quits. On another computer it runs fine. Same OS, same versions, same AV. It does not use a browser. The database is OK. It worked some time ago on W10 but I don't know what version. It is an...

ED Edward Dibando Created on January 15, 2021 I realize that support for Vista from Microsoft has ended, but a friend has something he wants to do, and I thought maybe a user from the community might have an answer for it. He has some old programs from Win 95, very specialized programs and...