Windows 10: Win7 to Win10 Software Compatibility?

Discus and support Win7 to Win10 Software Compatibility? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have two PCs: a new Win8.1 desktop and an older Win7-64 desktop. I've have already experienced that several programs that have run great on my Win7... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sgooter, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. SGOOTER
    Sgooter Win User

    Win7 to Win10 Software Compatibility?


    I have two PCs: a new Win8.1 desktop and an older Win7-64 desktop. I've have already experienced that several programs that have run great on my Win7 PC will not even install on the new Win8.1 PC.
    So, if/when I decide to upgrade my Win7 PC with the free upgrade to Win10, what is the likelihood that all of my Win7 programs will continue to work OK on that PC after the upgrade to Win10?

    :)
     
    Sgooter, Jul 19, 2015
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  2. RKFJR
    rkfjr Win User

    Will software and printer that work with WIndows 7 work on Windows 10?

    will my win7 software work with win10 also my printer/scanner that I use on win7????
     
    rkfjr, Jul 19, 2015
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  3. E.GRAY
    e.gray Win User
    I have been requsted the Service pack 1 of Win 7 on Win 10 !!! Why?

    Hummm... it appears that you have already upgraded from Win7 to Win10, correct?

    So, the issues is NOT do you need Win7 SP1 to perform the upgrade to Win10...

    What is GeneXpert? It appears that this software is coded to find Win7SP1 and doesn't understand Win10. I'd direct future inquires to the maker of the software. Perhaps they have a newer version?
     
    e.gray, Jul 19, 2015
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  4. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User

    Win7 to Win10 Software Compatibility?

    It depends on the age of the software your using.

    You could provide a list of the programs you're concerned about or you can just try them on Virtual box first. If you're unsure.
     
    swarfega, Jul 19, 2015
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  5. SGAGE
    sgage Win User
    What are the several programs that run on Win7 and not 8.1? I'm trying to think, but I'm pretty sure I have never encountered such a beast, personally. Not saying it ain't so. Maybe there are updated versions that will work. Or maybe you can use the compatibility feature to get it to run.

    Windows is pretty darned good at backward compatibility - heck, I'm still running the same version of Quicken 99 that came with my old HP Pavillion back in the day (running Win98) - I've run it on 7, 8, 8.1, and 10. I've run MS Office 2007 on everything from Vista on. It's actually been quite remarkable...
     
    sgage, Jul 19, 2015
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  6. SGOOTER
    Sgooter Win User
    Software that runs on Win7, but not on Win8.1:
    Memorex ExPressit CD LabelMaker
    Driver for Brother PT-1950 Label Printer (software installs, but doesn't run because printer driver is not compatible)
    H&R Block Tax Deluxe for each years 2009 thru 2012

    Update:
    Found a fix for the Memorex CD Label Maker
    Found an alternate driver for the Brother Label Printer
    The H&R Block Tax programs listed above remain a problem
     
    Sgooter, Jul 19, 2015
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  7. JAY969
    jay969 Win User
    agreed with this
     
    jay969, Jul 21, 2015
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  8. SGOOTER
    Sgooter Win User

    Win7 to Win10 Software Compatibility?

    Well, I am embarrassed to admit it, but all of my vexing software installation issues were resolved simply by using the "Run As Administrator" command when first accessing the programs I wanted to install. Yet another lesson learned. *Rolleyes
     
    Sgooter, Jul 21, 2015
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  9. MOLYY
    Molyy Win User
    Mark that. *Wink Thanks to you that I will know how to do if I enconter this.
     
    Molyy, Apr 5, 2018
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