XP. When I checked the Windows 7 compatabiity website, it showed no information, working on solution with manufacturer. Is there an upgrade or patch available to make it compatible?
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Hi,
How to install an XP/Vista program on Windows 7
First of all locate the setup or installer file, this will be either in the contents of a CD/DVD (you have to explore the contents of the CD/DVD) under the name "setup" or a downloaded .exe (executable) file.
Right click on the setup file and select "Properties" from the sub menu.
A Properties windows will appear on screen, click on the "Compatibility" tab.
At the bottom of the tab you will see the header "Privilege Level".
Check the box that says "Run this program as an administrator"
Also at the top of the Compatibility tab you will see "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Check that box and if you have the option select Windows XP (service pack 3).
Click Apply and then OK and install your program.
NOTE: if you have upgraded from Vista Windows XP mode may not be available depending on how you system was configured.
How to run an installed program on Windows 7
Some programs will install but they won't run on Windows 7. Again this down to compatibility but unlike Vista, Windows 7 has the compatibility mode working down to a tee.
Locate the desktop icon or the program in "All Programs" from the Start Menu or Orb as it's affectionately known today.
Just as in my tip about installing a program it is just the same.
Hi,
Sometimes you do get that message with Win 7 and believe it or not some programs will still run even with the compatibility issue message given.
You should have also got a message box asking if the program installed correctly. If you just choose that it did and try and use the program, see how it goes.
Like i said in my previous post some programs just won't work properly at all because they have been designed around the XP operating system.
Its a case of try and see i'm afraid.
Regards.