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[Win7/Vista] Windows XP Compatibility Mode in
Windows 7 and Vista What is Compatibility Mode?
According to the Microsoft knowledge base article, compatibility mode is a feature of Windows Vista and
Windows 7 that allows you to run programs written for earlier versions of Windows such as Windows XP or Windows 2000. Many programs created for Windows XP may work in Windows Vista or
Windows 7; however,
Office 2010 Professional Key, there are some that may run incorrectly, if at all.
How to use Windows XP Compatibility Mode
To use Windows XP compatibility mode, right-click the file icon and choose Properties from the context menu that appears:
After choosing Properties from the context menu, a window will appear displaying the different properties of the application organized in tabs. Selecting the Compatibility tab allows for certain features of the Vista or
Win 7 operating system to be disabled when running the program. Additionally,
Office 2010 Professional Plus Product Key, the Compatibility tab gives the option to run your application as it is intended for Windows XP or for almost all other previous versions of Windows, as available from the drop-down menu:
After choosing the compatibility mode for the operating system in which your application runs correctly, click Apply then click OK to save the changes.
If the operating system compatibility mode is not enough,
Office 2010 Product Key, try running the Program Compatibility Wizard by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Use an older program with this version of Windows
If compability mode and the wizard does not solve the problem,
Office 2007 Product Key, check the program manufacturer's website for any updates or patches.