can I use the old software with windows 8

I have a version of 1992 of the Borland Paradox which works very well on my laptop Windows XP (home edition version 2002 service pack 3) that I kept (I don't use this software on it now) because my current laptop that has windows 7 Home Edition, can not run this software.  I f I've upgraded to Windows 8 Pro I will be able to load and run this old software?

WIN8 does not support Windows XP virtual

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/support/FAQ.aspx

Win7 anytime upgrade is £89.99 (Home Premium > Win7 Pro)

http://www.Amazon.co.UK/Microsoft-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-professional/DP/B002M78BPU

Be aware that there is no guarantee that paradox will run properly in this environment

You can check this out, http://www.vmware.com/products/player/ (NB you need a real winxp, not your drive retail oem Setup disk)

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