Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

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kebabbert
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Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

Post by kebabbert »

If I used true DLL files from WinXP, would it increase compatibility? Would it allow me to run games that are otherwise not runnable in VB?
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Re: Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

Post by mpack »

kebabbert wrote:If I used true DLL files from WinXP
As opposed to what? An XP VM is already running nothing but true DLL/exe files.
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Re: Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

Post by Sasquatch »

I really have no idea what you're planning to do, but if it involves Wine on your Host, then you're better of checking out the FAQ on the WineHQ website. They tell you exactly if you can do that or not.
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Re: Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

Post by mpack »

If this was a question about a host, why ask it in "Windows Guests" ?
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Re: Possible to use DLL files from WinXP?

Post by Sasquatch »

Because the files come from the Guest?
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
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