Windows 10: compatibilty mode

When will Microsoft fix compatibility troubleshooter, for at present it very definitely does not work.

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MISSING: windows 7 SP1 selection in compatibilty mode.

Hello Rob,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.

From the above description, I understand you want to know if the software installed in Windows 7 can be installed and used on Windows 10 in compatibility mode.

You can run the previous version of software installed on the PC in compatibility mode. This option is available only if you have upgraded from the previous version of Windows to Windows 0 OS.

I suggest you to install the software in Compatibility mode by
following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

Step 1: Compatibility mode runs the program in the current version of Windows using the settings from previous version of Windows.

• Download the latest software setup file from the manufacturer’s website or locate the driver setup file of the previous operating system in your PC.
• Right-click on the driver setup file and click on properties.
• Click on the compatibility tab, check the box
  Run this program in compatibility mode for, select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation.
• Once the driver is installed in compatibility mode,
  restart the PC for the effective changes to take place.

Step 2: You can also follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard and type
  Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.
• Select the top most search result and follow from step 2 from
  Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows (Also applies to Windows
  10).

Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Compatibilty issue

Hi Brad,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to run application on Windows 10. We will help you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to run the program inCompatibility mode and check if it helps.

Please follow the below steps:

• Right click on the Program
• Click on Properties
• Click on Compatibility tab
• Select Run this program in compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

New FF - passwords

Hi:

If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help

• Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
• Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

Thanks,
MM