Older version of Eudora (6) and Windows 7
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:24 AM
I've just started using a new computer with Windows 7.
I've been utterly happy with my older version of Eudora, which I think is 6.2. I don't know for sure at the moment because the motherboard on my old computer died. It is with my computer guy until we can figure out what to do about it. I know for sure that I need to get as much off my old computer (XP) as I can, including all my Eudora emails.
I know that there was a newer version of Eudora that I never upgraded to. And I'm aware that there is a Mozilla alternative called Thunderbird. The bottom line is that I don't want to lose ANY of my email history... not one bit of it. I want to retain easy access to all of it, no matter what.
I HATE webmail of any kind..... and I won't use Outlook.
I LOVE Eudora.
So.... am I going to be able to install my old version of Eudora onto Windows 7? Will there be any potential problem areas?
Thank you!
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 3:48 AMModerator
Hi,
You can check whether this tool would compatible with Windows 7 via the following link.
Compatibility Centerhttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win7/CompatCenter/Home?Language=en-US
Also you can try refer to Help with Windows 7 compatibility problem
If this doesn’t work, you need to Eudora support for more help about the compatibility issue.
Hope this helps.
Vincent Wang
TechNet Community Support
- Marked As Answer by Vincent Wang-MCSCMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Friday, January 25, 2013 3:30 AM
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Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:51 PM
Hello bwhughes.
According to the informations published in the Windows 7 Compatibility Center web site, Eudora 6 is not compatible with Windows 7.
You can try using the "Run programs made for previous versions of Windows" feature in Control Panel -> Programs in Windows 7.
Alternatively, you can rely on virtualization: if you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, download and install Windows Virtual PC with XP Mode (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx), that will provide you with a 32 bit Windows XP Professional SP3 environment where you can install and use Eudora 6; otherwise, download and install a virtualization program like Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24439) or Oracle VirtualBox (http://www.virtualbox.org), create a virtual machine and install the Windows version that you need to run Eudora. You must have a valid Retail License for any Windows version that you want to virtualize.Bye.
Luigi Bruno
- Marked As Answer by Vincent Wang-MCSCMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Friday, January 25, 2013 3:30 AM
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