Windows 10: Need help I installing old win95 game (hexen) on windows 10 computer.

Basically what the title said. I loved this game back in the day and just bought it from eBay and when I finally found how to get to the run/install screen it said it isn't compatible. Now, I remember when I got my Lenovo computer back in 2016 that windows 10 seemed to have dozens of compatibility options and now it just lists windows 7, xp, vista and one more. But 95 is not listed. I don't remember if it was way back then.

I can run it from the disk, but I'd prefer to install it in both my computer's. Just makes it easier and I probably won't have dedicated disc drives in future computers.

Any advice welcome.

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Wanting to run old games

Hi Jameson,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

I would suggest you to refer the below link and check the compatibility of the game with Windows 10.

Explore Windows 10 OS, Computers, Apps, & More | Microsoft

You may also try installing the game in compatibility mode.
Follow these steps to install the game software in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

• • • • 
        Right-click on the game setup file and click on
        ‘properties’.
        
      • 
        Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
        ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
        

If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to get in touch with the game manufacturer if it’s specific to that particular game.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Unable to play old games in Windows 10

Hello Larry,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Please provide more information to help you better:

• 
  What is the exact issue that you are facing with old games on Windows 10?
  
• 
  On which operating system that the games ran successfully?
  
• 
  Which game are you referring to?
  
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  Do you get any error message?
  

You might be facing this issue due to the incompatibility of the game with Windows 10. So I suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Now, to install in Compatibility Mode, follow these steps:

a. Locate the executable file (.exe file) for the driver installation program.

b. Right-click the file, and then click Properties.

c. In the Package Name Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab.

d. Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box, click Windows 8/ Windows 7
with which it is compatible with in the Run this program in compatibility mode for list, and then click OK.

e. Double-click the executable file to start the installation program.

Hope this helps. Please get back to us with the results we will be happy to help you further.