How to install programs on windows 7 in Compatibility Mode
You have just finished as installing an operating system Window 7. Discovering with some wonder how nice it is in use and appearance.
When installing your favorite game or game programs that you were using a regular XP suddenly you realize with some dismay that hangs around with one of those freeze that are made to cause terror of users. Not to mention the frustration caused by the fact that you manage to install everything, but the program will restart uncontrollably while running or gives error screens.
This guide is intended to explain just how you can install and run all the old games and any previous application on Windows 7 in compatibility mode.
1.) The first step is of course the power of your computer. Once done, you have to insert the installation CD, waiting for the window to appear that will ask you to choose whether to start the program or open the folder in order to view the contents, you must answer favoring the second option. If departed autorun, you do not have to do anything but close the content that will be opened in the meantime, instead of going to “ My Computer ” and clicking with the right mouse button on the icon of the CD-ROM, and then choose the option to ” explore “.
2.) Entered in the corresponding folder, you have to search for the file Executive (marked by the extension .exe) and click with the right mouse button on it. At the onset of the drop-down menu at this point you have to choose ” Properties ” and select the ” Compatibility ” tab, where you can activate the check box for ” Run this program in compatibility mode“. From list that appears, you can then choose between the different operating systems ranging from Windows 95 to Windows Vista Service Pack 2, depending on the operating system that the application or game you want to install requires.
3.) Without this, you can also proceed to the selection of a set of options in the ” Settings ” section of the same card in order to decide whether to enable or disable some display options. You can also perform various tests, configuration of each of these options to try to achieve the best conditions of use. If your user profile does not have a lot of permissions, you can also enable the option ” Run this program as an administrator ” under ” Privilege Level ” of the same card. Finally, it should be stated that all the settings we choose, are only valid for that particular application, and will not in any way interfere with the other. They are also permanent, or will remain valid without mess with from time to time, unless you decide to change it again ..
