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[Closed] IT help please (windows 2000)

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Hello all,
I know that this is a long shot but I have just got some diagnosis software for my car, I have an old laptop to run it but it has Windows 98 on it and I need 2000 or XP. As these are old unsupported versions is there any where i can get a free download (legally)?
Thanks,
Mark.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:07 pm
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Won't windows 7 run it in compatibility mode?

windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-windows


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:10 pm
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Free download legally? No.

Cross out one of those words, yes.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:12 pm
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I've tried to use compatibility mode, but my version of windows 7 does not support it so I have to use virtual PC, which I think still requires me to install the older version of windows.

I would like to keep my download legal...I guess eBay could offer me a solution.

Thanks.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:29 pm
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Can you use xp mode with virtual pc?


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:36 pm
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I don't know, I'll have to check with google.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:37 pm
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Try XP mode on Windows 7.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:42 pm
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Can't be bothered looking but there are a number of developer XP images available on virtual machines for pen testers and browser testers. Look for VMWARE test images.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 9:46 pm