Windows 10: How make Compatibility Mode for apps in Windows 10 appear at will?

I am just now struggling in the learning-curve of migrating from Windows 7 to 10. It can be trying. But on the whole I think I am a new fan.

The issue for this post is how to set compatibility mode for (older) apps in Windows 10. I finally, after a couple of aborted tries had the dialog 'This program may not have installed correctly, use compatibility mode?' appear automatically.

I eagerly pressed 'Yes' and, lo and behold, this time it worked for a dear old program I had used since 1994(!) I was delirious with happiness *Biggrin as well as impressed - I thought backwards compatibility was a deserted concept in Win 10.

However, there was a similar dialog that sometimes, though not always, appeared automatically in Win 7, and I wanted to try and see if I could call up this useful dialog in 10 at will rather than just hoping that it would. So, can I somehow do that?

Thank you.

PS: I use the Anniversary edition

:)

 

Maya 2017 won't open after Windows update to 1703

Hi Juan,

It seems that the troubleshooter found that the app is incompatible with Windows 10 Creators Update. However, you may make older programs compatible with that version of Windows.

You may install the program through Compatibility mode, here's how:

• Right-click the program, select Properties, and then select the
  Compatibility tab.
• Under Compatibility mode, tick the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode for:, then select the version of Windows that you know where the program will work.

If the app is still not launching, we suggest that you check with the software developer's website for the compatibility of the app with Windows 10 Creators Update.

Regards.

 

office 97 instal

Office 97 may be too old to run on Windows 10.

You can try compatibility mode:
http://www.howtogeek.com/228689/how-to-make-old-programs-work-on-windows-10/


And:
http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/set-compatibility-mode-windows-10

:
http://www.pagestart.com

 

Hi, this illustrates some dialogues related to compatibility which you may see in Win 10.
How To Change Compatibility Mode Settings in Windows 10 - YouTube
Do these look familiar?

 

Thank you dalchina. I will check it out at first opportunity! Too busy right now. *Sad It may take 'till tomorrow as there is some time difference between here and where you are and it is approaching bed-time.
I will report back though.

 

Nope, that didn't do it. Thx anyway dalchina.

 

Hi, that wasn't a fix- of course- rather a memory jogger- comparison- the question is.. is it one of those you are missing? Or.. can you state more exactly what it is you think you are missing and would like to see?

 

Hello Kokopelli, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

You might see if an option in the tutorial below may be able to help.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...dows-10-a.html