Windows 10: Win 10 Updates and Older Games

Discus and support Win 10 Updates and Older Games in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am still playing regularly Silent Hunter 4 from its release 12 years ago, still the best WW2 subsim. I al;so have many puzzle games both bought and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by elbmek, Nov 14, 2019.

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    Win 10 Updates and Older Games


    I am still playing regularly Silent Hunter 4 from its release 12 years ago, still the best WW2 subsim. I al;so have many puzzle games both bought and freebies. In the past week or so they have begun to misbehave. SH4 was always good in any version of windows but now is crashing and on occasion, not even opening. Same with the gametop and big fish puzzled games.

    I have two options. Stop Win 10 updating or revert Nvidia drivers ??? I would rather not do either but my games are more important. Any one else having 'incidents' ?

    Win ver? Latest

    :)
     
    elbmek, Nov 14, 2019
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  2. Will Windows 10 be able to play older games/programs?

    Hi,

    We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us.

    I know how this concerns you, let me help you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to install the games in compatibility mode and check if it works.

    Follow the below steps:

    1. Right click on the setup file and select Properties.

    2. Select Compatibility tab.

    3. Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.

    4. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

    I suggest you to refer to the following Microsoft article on Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

    Note: The steps for Windows 8.1 applies to Windows 10.

    Reference: Refer to the following Discussion created by Master Turkey
    on Windows 10 Games Compatibility List.

    Windows 10 Games Compatibility List

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Nov 14, 2019
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  3. make older games run on win 10

    can i get a games compatability app to help older games run on win 10
     
    claire haynes 22, Nov 14, 2019
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  4. Win 10 Updates and Older Games

    Play games on win 10, that are from earlier versions of Windows

    Hi Gerry,

    Compatibility issue is one of the possible reasons why your older games stopped working on your Windows 10 device. If running the compatibility troubleshooter does not work, we suggest that you change the settings manually. To do this, you may refer to the
    link below:

    Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

    In addition, you may follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps. This can help remove problems with an app from Microsoft Store. To do this, you may refer to the link below:

    Click here

    Step 2: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

    • Click Start and click Settings.
    • Select System.
    • Select Apps and features.
    • Find the game and click Advanced options.
    • Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

    If the issue persists, you may also try contacting the game developer for additional troubleshooting steps or a patch for the game to be compatible with the new Windows update.

    Kindly update us with the results.
     
    Wilfred Mac, Nov 14, 2019
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