Can WIMS-D5 be run on Windows XP without the source code?

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A user is seeking a version of WIMS-D5 code that is compatible with Windows XP but lacks the source code for recompilation. Another participant mentions having WIMS-D4 source code and a WIMS-D5B executable that works on Windows XP, questioning if compatibility settings could enable the older version to run. They note that even Qbasic can run on XP with compatibility adjustments. Ultimately, the original user resolves their issue by confirming that their WIMS-D5 executable functions on Windows 7. The discussion highlights compatibility challenges and solutions for running older software on newer operating systems.
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Hi there,
I have a version of WIMS-D5 code which cannot be run on Windows XP. Also I don't have its source code to recompile it.
Anybody has a version of WIMS_D5 which can be run on WinXP?
Thanks a lot.
 
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i have WIMS-D4 source code and WIMS-D5B exe file which can be run on Windows XP.
 


can its "compatibility" be set for an older version of windows?

even Qbasic will run on XP if set compatibility for '95...
 


My WIMS-D5 exe file can be run on Windows 7. So my problem is solved.
 

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