Lots of apps check the operating system during installation to make sure the version of Windows is supported. This is designed to prevent the user from installing it in an old version of Windows that doesn’t have the necessary files or features. Sometimes, however, it’ll also block a new version of Windows–such as Windows Vista.
Fortunately, you can configure a program to run in compatibility mode, which causes Windows Vista to lie about the version of Windows. To trick a program (usually a Setup file) into thinking you’ve got Windows XP, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the program and then click Properties.
2. Click the Compatibility tab.
3. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box. Then, select Windows XP (Service Pack 2) from the list.
4. Select the Run this program as an administrator check box (just to help further reduce compatibility problems).
4. Click OK.
Now, re-run the program. It should work this time.
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If I right-click on the program .exe, I get a properties window with the compatability tab. If I right-click on the program icon in the start menu, I get a different properties window that doesn’t have the compatability tab.
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I cant change the compatability for this site. It always says cant load game images. I have Windows Vista Premium. Ive been told that VISTA isnt compatible with Sun Java AND to use HP java but i called and HP doesnt have that! Please email me at the above address and give me some suggestions. I have tried everything.
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