{"id":79907,"date":"2026-01-20T07:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritdaily.org\/blog\/?p=79907"},"modified":"2026-02-25T23:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:09:04","slug":"front-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritdaily.org\/blog\/front-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Running <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\">Microsoft FrontPage<\/b> on a modern laptop is possible, but it requires a few technical adjustments since the software was discontinued in 2003. Most modern <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"161\">Windows 11<\/b> laptops can still run FrontPage 2003 through <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"217\">Compatibility Mode<\/b> or by using a <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"250\">Virtual Machine<\/b> (VM) running an older version of Windows like XP or 7.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"1\">Recommended Laptops for Running Legacy Software<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Because FrontPage is a very &#8220;light&#8221; program by modern standards, any new laptop with <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"85\">Windows 11 Pro<\/b> is a great choice. The &#8220;Pro&#8221; version of Windows makes it easier to set up virtual environments if the standard compatibility settings don&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=Microsoft+13%22+Surface+Laptop+Copilot%2B+PC&amp;prds=catalogid%3A6443199899040125691%2Cgpcid%3A9425551068128720340%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A12776286095039808262%2Cmid%3A576462869172547419%2Cproductid%3A14044153279821673680%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg&amp;ibp=oshop&amp;igu=1&amp;pvo=38&amp;opi=103135050&amp;gl=us&amp;hl=en&amp;noiga=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 13&#8243; Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC<\/a><\/b>: This is a top-tier choice for a modern experience. It features a <b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">stunning touchscreen display<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\">class-leading battery life<\/b>, making it great for productivity. Since it is a first-party Microsoft device, it offers the cleanest Windows 11 environment for testing legacy apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=Windows+11+Pro+15.6Inch+12GB+RAM+512GB+SSD+12th+Gen+Intel+N100+Processor+1920x1080&amp;prds=catalogid%3A7595060337063883697%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A2986615314403620950%2Cproductid%3A11475929327611396914%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg&amp;ibp=oshop&amp;igu=1&amp;pvo=38&amp;opi=103135050&amp;gl=us&amp;hl=en&amp;noiga=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11 Pro 15.6&#8243; Laptop<\/a><\/b>: A highly affordable option that comes pre-installed with <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">Windows 11 Pro<\/b>. It has <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">12GB of RAM<\/b>, which is plenty for running FrontPage alongside modern web browsers for testing your sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=HP+15.6%22+FHD+Touchscreen+Laptop&amp;prds=catalogid%3A6581057249261807584%2Cgpcid%3A6913512223044300411%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A7026268032840764151%2Cproductid%3A5530497572961120118%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg&amp;ibp=oshop&amp;igu=1&amp;pvo=38&amp;opi=103135050&amp;gl=us&amp;hl=en&amp;noiga=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP 15.6&#8243; FHD Touchscreen Laptop<\/a><\/b>: This laptop offers a balanced mix of performance with an <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\">Intel Core Ultra processor<\/b> and a <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">large touchscreen<\/b>. 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