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Step 1
Open Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility WizardStart "Microsoft Vista Compatibility Wizard." Click "Start" then click "Control Panel." Go to the bottom of the side bar and select "Use an older program with this version of Windows."
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Step 2
Vista compatibility optionsChoose "I want to choose from a list of program"s when Program Compatibility Wizard opens. Click "Next."
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Step 3
Choose your softwareChoose the software you want to run from the list. Scroll through the list if your software is not immediately visible. Click "Next."
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Step 4
Choose the Windows version the software previously worked on without problems. If you are unsure, choose Windows XP or 2000. They are the immediate predecessors of Vista. Click "Next."
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Step 5
Choose how you want Windows Vista to handle video or images contained in the software. You can choose to run it in 256 colors or 640 by 480 dpi screen resolution. Click "Next." If everything works fine, you will see the next options. If not, Vista will return you to this screen to make other selections.
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Step 6
Select if your program needs Administrative privileges. Click "Next." Click "Next" again to test the software compatibility. Select "Yes" or "No" in the window that opens to send the result to Microsoft.
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Step 7
Click "Finish" to close the window and save your settings.
