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These programs are probably having problems running because XP does not run under a DOS shell, that earlier versions of Windows were based on.
The first choice would be to contact the application's support and ask them if the program is compatible with Windows XP. If it is, then get them to talk you through setting it up. If it isn't then read on...
You have a couple of options. The first, and neatest, is to dual boot your PC with an earlier version of windows. This works very well, but you do need to have someone do it for you.
The second option is to create a DOS Partition using a 3rd party utility like partition manager. You can then boot the machine using a Windows 98 Boot disk ( free off the web) and run the program in the DOS Partition.
All sounds very complicated, but if you get someone with a bit of IT knowledge to sort it out for you, the end result is easy to understand and use.
Garf
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