Program Compatibility Wizard
Welcome to the Program Compatibility Wizard
If you are experiencing problems with a program that worked correctly on an earlier version of Windows, this wizard helps you select and test compatibility settings that may fix those problems.
Caution:
It is recommended that you do not use this wizard for older virus detection, backup, or system programs.
To continue, click Next.
How do you want to locate the program that you would like to run with compatibility settings?
I want to c
h
oose from a list of programs
I want to
u
se the program in the CD-ROM drive
I want to loc
a
te the program manually
Which program do you want to run with compatibility settings?
S
elect a program:
Which program do you want to run with compatibility settings?
T
y
pe the path to the program shortcut or executable file:
Select a compatibility mode for the program
Choose the operating system that is recommended for this program, or that previously supported the program correctly:
Microsoft Windows 9
5
Microsoft Windows N
T
4.0 (Service Pack 5)
Microsoft Windows 9
8
/ Windows Me
Microsoft Windows
2
000
D
o not apply a compatibility mode
Select display settings for the program
Choose the settings that are recommended for this program, or that previously supported the program correctly:
256 colo
r
s
640 x 480
s
creen resolution
D
isable visual themes
By default, Windows XP uses visual themes that may change the appearance or behavior of other programs.
Simulate administrative pri
v
ileges
Note:
These options apply most commonly to games or educational programs. If your program is not a game or educational title, it is likely that you don't need to select anything on this page.
Test your compatibility settings
Program name or path:
Compatibility settings to apply:
To test the program with the new compatibility settings, click Next.
After verifying whether the program worked correctly, return to this wizard.
Did the program work correctly?
Y
es, set this program to always use these compatibility settings
No, try
d
ifferent compatibility settings
No, I am
f
inished trying compatibility settings
Program Compatibility Data
Microsoft has created temporary files that contain information about the settings you selected and whether the problems were fixed. Sending this information to Microsoft will help us improve program compatibility.
Would you like to send this information to Microsoft?
Y
es
N
o
The information will be treated anonymously and confidentially per
our data collection policy
on the the Web.
See the temporary files that would be sent
Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard
To readjust or remove compatibility settings, run this wizard again.
To close this wizard, click Finish.