Windows 7 Compatability

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mrbassman777

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Is it possible install a program on a Windows 7 computer to allow it to play games from previous/other versions of windows, such as windows xp, 95, and vista; also, older systems like DOS?If so, which program, and where may it be obtained?
 
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Dosbox for DOS games.
XP/Vista should work fine on Win7.
I would use Virtualbox to run a virtual Win95 install, although the best and most graphical games may not give the performance as a real install, but they should be a rare few.
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Dosbox for DOS games.
XP/Vista should work fine on Win7.
I would use Virtualbox to run a virtual Win95 install, although the best and most graphical games may not give the performance as a real install, but they should be a rare few.
 
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No, Win95 would be virtual machine that runs within W7 and only uses resources when you run VirtualBox, think of it as emulation but using a real installed os. Bets thing, if Win95 crashes and burns, it doesn't take W7 with it, you just delete the VM and create a new one. If you don't need network access for the games, just don't setup a lan connect and your 99% guaranteed virus free if you only use original games. If you need patches or updates, download them with W7 and then uses a share for Win95 to use them. Once you see it running, fairly straight forward to use.
 
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