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Make older programs run in this version of Windows

Most programs written for XP also work in this of , but some older programs might poorly or not at all. If a written for an earlier of doesn’t correctly, use the Wizard to change the settings for the . To change settings for a manually, use the individual ’s tab.

If changing the settings does not fix the , go to the manufacturer’s website to see if there is an update for the .

Do not use the Wizard on older antivirus programs, , or other system programs because it might cause data loss or create a .

the Wizard

1. Open the Wizard by clicking the , clicking , clicking Programs, and then clicking Use an older with this of .

2. Follow the instructions in the wizard.

If you cannot a , insert the disc for the and, using the wizard, browse to the ’s file, usually called .exe, .exe, or something similar. The wizard is not designed to work on programs that have an .msi file name extension.

To change settings manually for a , right-click the icon for the , click Properties, and then click the tab.

Setting Description

mode: Runs the using settings from a previous of . Try this setting if you know the is designed for (or worked in) a specific previous of .

in 256 colors: Uses a limited set of colors in the . Some older programs are designed to use fewer colors.

in 640 × 480 screen resolution: Runs the in a smaller-sized window. Try this setting if the appears jagged or is rendered improperly.

Disable : Disables themes on the . Try this setting if you notice problems with the menus or buttons on the title bar of the .

Disable desktop composition: Turns off 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 . For more information, see Make the text on your screen larger or smaller and Ways to improve display quality.

Privilege level: Runs the as an . Some programs require privileges to . If you are not currently logged on as an , this option is not available.

Show settings for all users: Lets you choose settings that will apply to all users on this .

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