Guide | How To How to Run an Older Program on Windows 7

The associated guide may contain user-generated or external content.

Jack

Administrator
Thread author
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Jan 24, 2011
9,378
Compatibility mode allows you to run an older program written for an earlier versions of Windows to possibly run in Windows 7. This tutorial will show you how to use it.

  1. Right click on the program you want to run
  2. Select Properties
  3. Select the Compatibility tab
  4. To Run a Program in Compatibility Mode, Check Run this program in compatibility mode for:
  5. Click the drop down menu to select the version of Windows the program was made for.
  6. Click "Ok"
sae1.png
 

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top