Windows 10: What compatibility mode to use for OS 19041.630

Need to know what compatibility mode to use. Trying to install a driver and need to use it in compatibility mode.



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How to make a software kit compatible with Windows 7 work on Windows 10 OS?

Hello Mike,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



You can run the software installed on the previous version of the operating system on PC in
compatibility mode. This option is available only if you have upgraded from the previous version of Windows to Windows 0 OS.



I suggest you to install the software in Compatibility mode by
following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.



Step 1: Compatibility mode runs the program in the current version of Windows using the settings from previous version of Windows.

• Download the latest driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website or locate the driver setup file of the previous operating system in your PC.
• Right-click on the driver setup file and click on properties.
• Click on the compatibility tab, check the box
  Run this program in compatibility mode for, select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation.
• Once the driver is installed in compatibility mode,
  restart the PC for the effective changes to take place.

Step 2: You can also follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard and type
  Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.
• Select the top most search result and follow from step 2 from
  Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows (Also applies to Windows
  10).

Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Game Compatibility

Hello Debie,

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.

 

error messages "The program was started in compatibility mode. As this this can lead to undesirable effects, you should disable the compatibility settings"

Hi Harold,

I suggest you to manually change the Compatibility Mode Settings
and check the behavior.

Please follow the steps below:

• Right click on the app/program.
• select Properties.
• Click the Compatibility tab.
• Uncheck the box Run this program in compatibility mode for and also uncheck all the boxes below.
• Click/tap on the Change settings for all users button.
• Again, uncheck the box Run this program in compatibility mode for
  and also uncheck all the boxes below.
• Click on ok, then Apply and then again ok.

Please keep us updated with the status of the pop ups to assist you further.

Regards,