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Can you play old games on new computer

I have a few old games designed for Windows 95 and 98. I am now using a Windows 8 computer. I am afraid if I try to play it, it might damage my computer. Is it ok to try it or should I throw the old games away?

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Re: Can you play old games on new computer

I have a similar problem.  I had a wonderful Scrabble software package that I played for years on my MacBook pro.  Once I update to Sierra, I can no longer play this wonder version.  Nor can I find a replacement.  I'm sad.

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Re: Can you play old games on new computer

I had a game I liked to play, however, it is no longer available to download so I can only play it on the old pad where I had it originally. 

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Re: Can you play old games on new computer

only if you have a updated video card,and updatef drivers

 

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Re: Can you play old games on new computer


@homelady wrote:

only if you have a updated video card,and updatef drivers

 


That has nothing to do with playing an old game on a new computer.  Most won't play because they aren't compatible with the new operating system.