Using Old Program on New Computer

Dear Computer Lady,

Thank you, Wendy

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Dear Wendy,

It is sad when we have a favorite program that no longer works on our new computer. I have seen this happen frequently, not only with programs, but also with hardware like printers and scanners.

I personally, have an eight year old scanner that doesn’t work with Windows 7. I paid hundreds of dollars for this scanner, and it still works better than most of the inexpensive scanners you can buy today.

There are usually two options when you have an older program that no longer works with your version of Windows. The first is to go out and purchase an updated version of the program. I did a little bit of searching and found that there is no updated version of your Jenny Craig Cookbook (Amazon does sell it in a hardcover book format) so this does not appear to be an option for you.

Your second option, is to upgrade your Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. Once you are using Windows 7 Professional, you can download and install a virtual XP program which will allow you to install and run older programs (and hardware) in a window that looks just like the XP desktop.

Microsoft has directions, and the files that you need to do this on their website at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

I hope this helps you with your Jenny Craig software.

Elizabeth

PS: I have used several recipe programs over the years, but the one that has worked the best over the years is a recipe database that I created in a program called, TreePad. It is not specifically a recipe program, and it does not calculate calories and change serving sizes, but the company has given me free upgrades every time a new version comes out, and in that way, I am always able to access the information I have stored in the program.