norie

Lots of articles refer non-specifically to 'old XP applications'.

But when I see articles like this....
http://community.winsupersite.com/bl...windows-7.aspx
..... discussing Office 2003 I have to be concerned. It seems that running
in XP Mode results in a drop off in performance. XPM seems great for
compatability but why would I want to run my apps slower?

It may be a lot of o/s changers are like me and want to also take the
opportunity to upgrade hardware as well. Again, if 2003 apps must run in XP
Mode why would I want to take the 'shine' off a faster chip by running in
that virtual mode?

Geoff

"norie" wrote:

Geoff

Surely it's the application, ie Excel, version that matters not the OS
or processor.

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