Windows 10: Unable to open a program

Discus and support Unable to open a program in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, I am having problems with running as administrator. I am the only user on my computer. Its a admin account. When I go to run a programany... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ThisIsMyAccount101, Feb 12, 2021.

  1. THISISMYACCOUNT101
    ThisIsMyAccount101 Win User

    Unable to open a program


    Hello, I am having problems with running as administrator.

    I am the only user on my computer. Its a admin account.

    When I go to run a programany program, when I right click, it doesn't do anything. Nothing happens. What do i do?


    [Original Title: Administrator]

    :)
     
    ThisIsMyAccount101, Feb 12, 2021
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  2. MHUGHES
    Mhughes Win User

    Unable to navigate and open programs


    I should have expanded the windows so you could see it better...sorry about that. The Disk column stands out obviously. The 4 screenshots are during a slow period, sorted as you asked; while trying to open Chrome and "my computer files"

    I have also been getting a message at start up. "Unable to connect to windows service" or "unable to connect to Kaspersky portal" just fyi... Hope that helps..Thanks!!


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    Mhughes, Feb 12, 2021
    #2
  3. SMARTALI89
    smartali89 Win User
    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 12, 2021
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  4. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User

    Unable to open a program

    One Particular Program Will Not Open

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand that you are unable to launch an application.



    As you have mentioned the game was originally released for Windows 98/ME/XP, it could be possible that the game might not be fully compatible with Windows 10.



    We would suggest you to check the installed programs list to see whether the game was successfully installed or not. To check type: appwiz.cpl in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit Enter. Look for the game in the list.



    If you do not find the game in the list, we would suggest you to try installing it again.
    After installing the game, refer the steps below to run the game in compatibility mode:



    1. Right click on the game file and select
      Properties.
    2. Click on Compatibility tab.
    3. Now, under Compatibility mode, click on
      Run this program in compatibility mode for.
    4. Select Windows 98/ME/XP using the drop down menu.
    5. Click on OK and try running the game.


    For more information, you can refer the article
    Make older apps or programs compatible with Windows 10    .



    We would also suggest you to contact the game manufacturer and check if the updated version of game is available, that can be run in Windows 10.



    Let us know the results.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Feb 12, 2021
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