How to Find Old Software
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Have you ever loved a program on your computer, only to hate it after updating to a new version? You go back to the site, and find out the older version is no longer available? Well, thanks to community member FireWireIRA, I want to tell you about a site that will change that.
OldVersion.com is a place that incrementally archives downloadable versions of hundreds of outdated programs. Sometimes upgrading to a newer version can be a good thing. Other times, your computer may not be compatible with the new version, the new version is bloated, or all the options you liked are no longer available. OldVersion.com has been supplying the online community with old versions of various programs since 2001.
OldVersion.com assists computer users who are unable to continually upgrade their computer. Those who find that their machine is not able to run the latest version of a certain application have no choice but to use an old version of the program. Unfortunately, the vast majority of software companies do not offer this opportunity. This site helps, by getting you the older versions that will run with your hardware.
One thing I want to caution you about, is to beware of any security issues that older versions of programs may have. Many times, new versions or updates are issued to address security holes. Take a minute to use Google, and see if there are any known issues with the older version. Trust me… you’ll be happy you took that time to make sure.
I always love getting your emails with tips, tricks, advice and ideas. Even if I cannot reply to every email, I DO read them all. You can send me an email to chris@pirillo.com with whatever is on your tech mind.
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19 Comments
CryKoda
November 18th, 2007
at 6:31pm
Flashget is like that.. The newer version isnt really satisfying for me.
prokill35
November 18th, 2007
at 6:34pm
ya i am your 2nd comment
ZinayH
November 18th, 2007
at 7:12pm
Good video!
Very useful!
Sangueffusor
November 18th, 2007
at 7:32pm
I suggest that the title of the video be changed - perhaps to “How to find old versions of software”. “Abandonware” isn’t really the proper term.
nelson1tom
November 19th, 2007
at 4:47am
ur viseos r SO usefule thank you
vahnx1337
November 19th, 2007
at 6:15am
ur welcum
vahnx1337
November 19th, 2007
at 6:16am
he usually labels the video by the email subject u send him
nickjuly004
November 19th, 2007
at 9:57am
I’ve been using this for years.
I use it to get MSN Messenger 7 since Windows Live Messenger is way too buggy and crashes, in fact it’s beta even worked better.
adamgooday
November 19th, 2007
at 10:38am
oh yah
John Buffam
November 19th, 2007
at 12:15pm
Old Version is an amazing site. I keep most of my old computers, network them for storage or for the kids to play simple games and oldversion.com means I dont have to be concerned about finding programs that work on the old boxes. I think I first heard about this site on Call For Help, or maybe the SS, either way, its perfect for people who dont care if they have the latest and greatest CPUS
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bugas
November 21st, 2007
at 5:28am
Regarding the tip on finding old software, you may wish to add that http://www.oldapps.com/ is an archive of Windows AND Macintosh software. Really handy for those die-hard adopters of Mac OS 9 (as myself).
Merna
November 26th, 2007
at 7:37pm
My “older versions” Favorites folder contains the two links mentioned above and the following which may be of interest:
http://browsers.evolt.org/
http://oldfiles.org.uk/
http://www.woundedmoon.org/msdos.html
http://www.woundedmoon.org/win32_freeware.html
Merna
firewireIRA
December 1st, 2007
at 2:22pm
Thanks chris aweomse video as always
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December 15th, 2007
at 10:19am
Ever wished for the old version of software you’ve upgraded? Try Oldversion.com, which archives downloadable previous versions of software.Source[Chris Pirillo]