How to Get Older Software to Work in Microsoft Vista
One of the biggest concerns we have when upgrading computers from older Microsoft Windows versions to Vista is how the upgrade will affect our favorite programs. We are worried whether our programs that work well in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP will work in Vista. There is no need to worry. Programs that work in older versions of Windows will work in Vista, thanks to the built-in Compatibility Mode. Here is how to set your older programs to work in Microsoft Windows Vista.
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Instructions
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Start "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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Choose "I want to choose from a list of program"s when Program Compatibility Wizard opens. Click "Next."
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Choose 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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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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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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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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Click "Finish" to close the window and save your settings.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't use Compatibility Mode on antivirus and antispyware programs.
