Where to Get Old Versions of Software
Tue Sep 4, 2007 12:31PM EDT
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Reader Lewis C. writes: Is Windows Media Player 10 still available? I have been trying to uninstall WMP 11 and revert back to WMP 10; WMP 11 is incompatible with my MP3 player.
Meet an essential website: OldVersion.com, which offers, well, old versions of software applications, often back to the very beginning, even after the companies that make the software have taken them offline.
In the case of Windows Media Player, OldVersion stretches back to WMP 5.1, when it was just a 200KB application (having just changed its name from NetShow). WinZip, for example, is available back to version 3.2. As I write this, OldVersion offers 2,388 versions of 179 programs. Note that you won't find shrinkwrapped software like Microsoft Office for download; OldVersion only archives downloadable software and only the more popular apps (old web browsers are especially popular).
There are other sites that offer the same type of service: OldApps.com and Old-Versions.net are worth a look if OldVersion doesn't have what you need. Of course, if that fails, a general web search for the specific version of the software you're looking for is a good next step. Or, if you need old shrinkwrapped software, try shopping for it at RetroSoftware (Microsoft Office 95, just $99!). Finally, check out Mac.OldApps.com if you have an Apple.
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2 Posted by somebodys_here on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:32PM EDT Report Abuse
must see the list. I love old software (its kid of a tech-fetish), I have a educational math game that was developed for the Apple II i 1982. it wont work with Vista :(
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3 Posted by aishayys on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:48PM EDT Report Abuse
I use it for old Winamp, it's great.
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4 Posted by dream_kmc on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:48PM EDT Report Abuse
Wow...thats terrific, isnt it ? I found all these sites about old versions amazingly helpful. I get almost everything I need about old versions. Thank you very much !
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5 Posted by danielsblessings on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:35PM EDT Report Abuse
I am looking for Publishers 2.0 or Publishers 4.0 It is an old program but will work on Windows XP. Any idea where it can be found? danielsblessings@yahoo.com (for this site purpose only)
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6 Posted by sno_pro24 on Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:23PM EDT Report Abuse
Also try www.versiondownload.com. I think it's new, but it's a much cleaner site. I finally found the version of uTorrent I wanted there!!! : ) : ) : )
1 Posted by rogueist on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:49PM EDT Report Abuse
Excellent sites! Very helpful! I added them all to my bookmarks list!