How To Make Your Apps Work With Windows 7
If you use Windows, soon enough you’ll end up on Windows 7. But will your old applications work, and what can you do if they don’t?
Many Windows XP programs are compatible with Windows 7 out of the box. For those that aren’t, your first step is the built-in Program Compatibility Wizard. You can access the wizard by clicking Start, Control Panel, Programs, and selecting “Use an older program with this version of Windows.”
Microsoft also offers Windows XP Mode, a free download available for Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate. It requires Windows Virtual PC, also a free download. If these options don’t work, you might want to consider running Windows XP under Windows 7 using other virtualization software like Parallels Desktop for Windows or VMWare. Because using a virtual machine means running a true version of Windows XP, your software should work, although you may find it inconvenient to switch back and forth.
The optimal solution is to use software specifically designed for Windows 7. If there is a newer version of your program, you should upgrade instead of using compatibility options.
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