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    What are some good programs for Windows ME?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RangerXML, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

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    OK, I finally got Windows ME (Upgrade Copy) installed on Virtual PC 07! I was wondering if someone knew where I can find some programs to run in a 98 environment. I tried to install Chrome to no success so I would have something other to use besides the forsaken IE6, but it didn't work. I might need to find a version of Netscape at the rate.

    Just looking for some gimmick programs, only run in 3.11/95/98/ME or useful ones, like say a better browser. Maybe I can find a copy of Mosaic just for kicks :p

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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    as a relatively recent 98/ME convert-(literally-I upgraded my old HP from Win 98SE to XP just before I got my laptop 2 years ago :p) I may be able to help.

    Yes, admittedly, even then it was a bit of a struggle to find good, updated, software that runs in 98 or ME, but here are a few that I used.

    Firefox 2-get it from oldversion.com. Works like a charm.

    OpenOffice.org-You might need to find an older version though-also check oldversion.com.

    Picasa for photo organization-*You'll need to use version 1 though, 2 doesn't support Win 9X/ME (again, oldversion.com-sense a pattern ;))

    Favorite IM client (I can't quite remember if I was able to get Trillian working in 98 or not...Hmm)

    I would suggest antivirus, firewall, etc. But since this is virtualized...not sure if it's needed much.

    Hmm, I can't think of much else, esp. since this is virtualized and you can just switch back into Vista at any time :p

    I'll try and rack my brain some more, LOL
     
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  3. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

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    Thanks, you should see some of the reactions I got on another forum I posted this question. I love the Vista w/WinME VM jokes :D

    Firefox 2, sounds like a good plan. I had family that also switched over in the last 2-4 years ago, but it seemed like you could still find programs that supported older OS. And whats the deal with Chrome, suppose to work on all OSes, my ***!

    *EDIT* Firefox 2.0.0.17 worked like a charm, to bad FF3 doesn't work. I really wanted Chrome. I got a copy of Office '97 waiting at home.
     
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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  5. JustinNotJason

    JustinNotJason Notebook Consultant

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    Windows 00' is a good program to install on windows ME :p

    nah, depends what you're looking to do. Seems like you've covered most of the bases (Browsing and Word processing).

    Not sure what you could do for firewalls and AV though.
     
    JustinNotJason, Oct 31, 2008
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