>We still run Foxpro 2.6 DOS applications and they ran well on computers purchased last April (2013) with Windows 7, 32 bit, optional XP mode.
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>We just purchased more computers from the same vendor (Dell) with the "same" operating system. The XP mode is now replaced with Microsoft Virtual PC and we can not get it to run Foxpro 2.6.
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>This could be a big issue for our company. Ideas other than re-write the applications would be appreciated.
Virtual PC is a technology required by XP mode, it does not replace it. You probably need to install XP Mode on the new machines, it does not come pre-installed by default:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7
Regards. Al
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