Right click on the icon or file and select "Properties" from the sub menu.Ĭlick apply and then OK and run the program. Just as in my tip about installing a program it is just the same. Locate the desktop icon or the program in "All Programs" from the Start Menu or Orb as it's affectionately known today. Again this down to compatibility but unlike Vista, Windows 7 has the compatibility mode working down to a tee. Some programs will install but they won't run on Windows 7. How to run an installed program on Windows 7 NOTE: if you have upgraded from Vista Windows XP mode may not be available depending on how you system was configured. Right click on the setup file and select "Properties" from the sub menu.Ī Properties windows will appear on screen, click on the "Compatibility" tab.Īt the bottom of the tab you will see the header "Privilege Level".Ĭheck the box that says "Run this program as an administrator"Īlso at the top of the Compatibility tab you will see "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"Ĭheck that box and if you have the option select Windows XP (service pack 3).Ĭlick Apply and then OK and install your program. How to install an XP/Vista program on Windows 7įirst of all locate the setup or installer file, this will be either in the contents of a CD/DVD (you have to explore the contents of the CD/DVD) under the name "setup" or a downloaded. I was glad i did because Windows 7 is being welcomed with very open arms, people are upgrading so i need to know my may around the operating system.Īt first i was weary about programs not installing because of compatibility problems but the procedure to either install a program or get it running when installed is relatively simple and is the same way that Vista uses.
In October of this year I was so impressed with Windows 7 I went out and bought Windows 7 Ultimate. I tested both the beta and the RC (release candidate) editions of Windows 7. Microsoft has certainly delivered their promise and much, much more!!!
Their concerns were mainly because of Vista not running very well and they thought that they may be in for some of the same type of compatibility problems that Vista had.īefore Windows 7 was released to the public Microsoft said in a statement that "Any program that works on Windows Vista will certainly work on Windows 7" Since the release of Windows 7 many of my clients have been asking me about program compatibility and which programs will run on Microsoft's new operating system.
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