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How to get Adobe Illustrator CS3 to work on Windows Vista 64 bit

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When using Adobe Illustrator CS3 on Windows Vista 64 bit, unexpected errors may occur. With a few simple tweaks, you can eliminate these errors by telling Windows Vista 64 bit to run Adobe Illustrator CS3 in a different compatibility mode. This tells Windows Vista 64 bit to run Adobe Illustrator CS3 in a different operating environment that simulates a previous version of Windows. Follow the steps below to run Adobe Illustrator CS3 in Windows XP SP2 or SP3 compatibility mode!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  • Adobe Illustrator CS3
  • Windows Vista 64 bit
  1. Step 1

    Start by closing Adobe Illustrator CS3 if it's already open.

  2. Step 2

    Locate the shortcut icon used to launch Adobe Illustrator CS3.

  3. Step 3

    Right-click on the shortcut icon and choose "Properties".

  4. Step 4

    Click on the "Compatibility" tab.

  5. Step 5

    Under the "Compatibility mode" section, enable the option called "Run this program in compatibility mode for:".

  6. Step 6

    From the drop-down menu choose "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" or "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".

  7. Step 7

    Click on "OK" to save your settings and continue.

  8. Step 8

    That's it! Now Adobe Illustrator CS3 should function properly with no errors.

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