Once more Windows promises but does not completely.

I am very satisfied with Windows 7.  He corrected several problems that I had with Vista and it is faster.  But once more, Microsoft will only 90% of the way.  I use Windows 7 Home Premium, because that's all I need. I need the XP mode to run old software. So I have to pony up more money to be back to where I was before, I bought the Vista machine.  At least with Vista I could monkey with the system to get the programs to run.  Not the same with 7.  That leaves a very bad taste in my mouth.  I was very happy until I went to download XP mode and the site told me that I was not eligible.   It's the little things that tick customers because they go unnoticed until after the purchase.

You know if you are having difficulties using old software, possibly its time to upgrade.  You can't wait for each new operating system to run all the old software and expect to do better.  The reality is that your entire system has changed not only your operating system.  Time to move and to find replacements.  I want Windows to improve, but I like it when it is old games work, I understand also that they may not always so I use DOSBOX, I have an old Windows 98se machine charged up to one end and a laptop running Windows XP x 32.  My main machine how each advanced hardware and the OS, which means that each OS update I leave behind some old games or I simply move my "Way Back machine" I have Nick named.

If you own a 1975 VW buggy and buy a brand new 5.4 V8 supercharged two-engine you cannot expect just drag and go.

How ever if you want it works, do not blame Microsoft, how about going back to the developer of the software, and require that they write patches and updates to allow your software to run in a completely new environment with modern equipment?

I'm the first one bash MS when they deserve it, but I'm tired of get them the PIN for something that is totally absurd.

Windows 7 (and MS) to my knowledge, does not promise to run every piece of software ever written for the Windows platform.  Then I could ask if it does, where you found it, and since I'm sure that you can not you can not make a such out "BOLD" right in a correct statement regarding your question.

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