Make older programs run in this version of Windows. Most programs written for Windows. В XP also work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. If a program written for an earlier version of Windows doesn't run correctly, use the Program Compatibility Wizard to change the compatibility settings for the program.
To change settings for a program manually, use the individual program's Compatibility tab. If changing the settings does not fix the problem, go to the program manufacturer's website to see if there is an update for the program. Warning. Do not use the Program Compatibility Wizard on older antivirus programs, disk utilities, or other system programs because it might cause data loss or create a security risk. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard.
Open the Program Compatibility Wizard by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clicking Use an older program with this version of Windows. Follow the instructions in the wizard. If you cannot install a program, insert the installation disc for the program and, using the wizard, browse to the program's setup file, usually called Setup. Install. exe, or something similar. The wizard is not designed to work on programs that have an .
To change compatibility settings manually for a program, right- click the icon for the program, click Properties, and then click the Compatibility tab. Setting. Description.
Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run many of your productivity programs that run on Windows XP directly from a computer that runs Windows 7.
Windows 8 Compatibility Mode ET. etow. Does Windows 8 have a compatibility mode to run. You can use compatibility mode for some XP, Vista and Win. What is Compatibility Mode? According to the Microsoft knowledge base article, compatibility mode is a feature of Windows Vista and Windows 7 that allows.
Compatibility mode Runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked in) a specific previous version of Windows. Run in 2. 56 colors.
Uses a limited set of colors in the program. Some older programs are designed to use fewer colors. Run in 6. 40 Г— 4. Runs the program in a smaller- sized window. Try this setting if the graphical user interface appears jagged or is rendered improperly. Disable visual themes Disables themes on the program.
Try this setting if you notice problems with the menus or buttons on the title bar of the program. Disable desktop composition. Turns off transparency and other advanced display features. Choose this setting if window movement appears erratic or you notice other display problems. Disable display scaling on high DPI settings. Turns off automatic resizing of programs if large- scale font size is in use. Try this setting if large- scale fonts are interfering with the appearance of the program.
- Learn how Windows XP Mode can help you run. The majority of programs compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP run. see Open the Program Compatibility.
- To run programs in Windows Application Compatibility mode in Windows XP. Q292533 How to Use Windows Application Compatibility Mode. Top of page.
- Windows Vista or Windows 7, will have problems running some older versions of applications, just because so much has changed under the hood from Windows XP days.
For more information, see Make the text on your screen larger or smaller and Ways to improve display quality. Privilege level. Runs the program as an administrator.
Some programs require administrator privileges to run properly. If you are not currently logged on as an administrator, this option is not available. Show settings for all users. Lets you choose settings that will apply to all users on this computer. Note. To find out if your programs (or programs you plan to buy) are compatible with Windows.
В Vista, go online to the Windows. В Vista Compatibility Center. This website contains a comprehensive list of programs and devices that work with Windows.