How old programs run in Windows 7

Most programs written for
Windows will work automatically
in Windows 7, but there
might be some issues with older
programs and some might not
even start. If a program written
for Windows Vista, XP or even
other older versions fails to
run, Microsoft doesn’t leave
you in the blue. Like Vista,
Windows 7 comes with a Program
Compatibility Mode that
simulates the behaviour of previous
versions of Windows for
that program. You can change
the compatibility settings for
a program either manually or
by using the Program Compatibility
Troubleshooter.
Right-click on a program
and choose Troubleshoot Compatibility
to launch the Program
Compatibility Assistant.
It detects known compatibility
issues and notifi es you if it fi nds
anything and offers to fi x it the
next time your program is run.
It does not make any changes
to your program. It merely
resolves confl icts with UAC
giving elevated privileges to
your program, or simulates
an earlier version of Windows.