Windows 10: I only can open my game using Windows 95 compatibility, but other device can run it normaly.

Hi, i have a question, i want playing my game and since i buy new laptop, i cant play with this one using windows 11. My game can only open using compability with microsoft 95, in other laptop can run perfectly, any sugestion what happen ?

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Windows 95 games compatibility on Windows 10?

Hi, I have a game that was designed for Windows 95 and I would like to play it in Windows 10. Is there any way I can play a Windows 95 game on Windows 10 in compatibility mode?

 

Is 1997 Windows 95 game Compatible with Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience and we will surely help you to resolve the issue.

Yes, Windows 10 have compatibility mode that will allow you to play older games.

Please refer the steps below to install the game in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

a. Right-click on the game setup file and click on ‘properties’.

b. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 95 operating system from the drop down menu.

c. Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.

You may also contact the game manufacturer and check if there would any updates or patches that would make the game work on Windows 10.

Please let us know, if you need any further help and we would be glad to assist you further.

 

Unable to run a game on Windows 10.

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

- When you say 'ive tried troubleshooting', what are you referring to?

- Did you check in compatibility mode?

I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.
  
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  Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.
  
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  Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.
  
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  Click on Apply and then OK.
  

Please revert with all the necessary information and we will be happy to help you.