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  1. Does windows 10 has any problems with older games ?


    I want to switch to windows 10 but I do play a lot of older titles. I am wondering if I will be having a lot of problems with those games when I switch to windows 10.Thanks for the help.Cheers,

    :)
     
    LectitioDivinitatus, Feb 14, 2022
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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.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ity-list/a31335a8-730f-4ac9-8c19-7c8c3a664ced

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

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Feb 14, 2022
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  3. Drone Win User
    emulate (gpu device id/older gpu) for older games

    Older games? Dead Space 2 was released when there was alpha/beta Windows 8 (which run that game flawlessly btw).

    If Windows 10 can run it then 7 should too. Go update your drivers
     
    Drone, Feb 14, 2022
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  4. Does windows 10 has any problems with older games ?

    problem? an online game

    Hello Don,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10!

    There are some programs that need new definitions compatible with Windows 10. Till the time they are unavailable you can install the programs compatible with previous versions of operating system in compatibility mode. If you can access the executable (.exe)
    file for the game, I would suggest you to follow the below provided steps:

    Step 1: Download and save the game on the desktop.

    Step 2: Install the game in compatibility mode.

    • Right click on the .exe file, and click on Properties.
    • Go to the Compatibility tab.
    • Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for:
    • Select Windows 8 (or any other compatible OS) in the list of Operating systems.
    • Click OK.
    • Double-click the executable file to install the game and follow the onscreen instructions.
    • Reboot your computer.
    Additional information:

    Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

    Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.
     
    Harkanwar Singh, Feb 14, 2022
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