Frequently Asked Questions about Windows XP
Is Realfast compatible with Windows XP?
Yes. Realfast is compatible with Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition.
Are there any technical requirements to use Realfast with Windows XP?
Yes. You should set your computer's video resolution to 800 by 600 pixels. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the Windows desktop, then choose Properties.
2. In the Display Properties window, click Settings.
3. Use the Screen Area slider control to set the display to 800 by 600 pixels.
4. Click Apply, then OK, then YES.
The Contract is either too big or too small for the screen - what should I do?
The compatibility for Realfast will need to be re-adjusted. To fix the compatibility follow the steps below:
1. Close your Realfast program
2. Right click on the Realfast icon on your desktop
3. Click Properties
4. Click Compatibility
5. Make sure there is a checkmark in the checkbox "Run this program incompatibility mode for"
6. Select either Windows 2000, Windows 98/Windows ME or Windows NT. Since all XP computers are different, you may have to toggle back and forth between this window and the program until you find the compatibility which works best for your computer.
7. Click Apply
8. Open the Realfast program and open a form (either new or a saved form). If the form still doesn't look right, follow the above directions again and select a different operating system for compatibility.
You can also set the video resolution using the Windows XP Control Panel and choosing Display.
Should I upgrade my current computer to Windows XP?
While it is possible to upgrade a computer running a previous version of Windows to Windows XP, many computers that did not originally ship with Windows XP may have problems running Windows XP. You should note that:
• Many of the device drivers included with Windows XP provide only minimal functionality and may not completely support all operations. This is particularly true for printer drivers and video drivers.
• Most computer manufacturers will not provide support for their computers that did not originally ship with Windows XP. You should check with your computer manufacturer before attempting to upgrade it to Windows XP.
• Device manufacturers, such as printer manufacturers, may not support older products on Windows XP, or there may be a significant delay before their device drivers are available for Windows XP.
• Software applications that you already have installed on your computer may or may not be compatible with Windows XP. You should check with each software manufacturer to make sure the software is compatible with Windows XP.
The task of upgrading a computer to Windows XP can be complex. If you are not comfortable performing BIOS updates, formatting hard disks, installing operating systems and device drivers, you should leave this task to a computer professional.