How to Change Compatibility Settings for an EXE File in Windows

Learn how to change compatibility settings for EXE files to run older programs on Windows easily.

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To change the compatibility of an EXE file: Right-click the file, select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, check Run this program in compatibility mode for, and choose the desired Windows version. Apply the changes and click OK. This can help run older programs on newer Windows versions.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does compatibility mode do? Compatibility mode allows you to run programs designed for earlier versions of Windows, improving their functionality on newer systems.
  2. Can I change compatibility settings for multiple files at once? No, you need to change compatibility settings individually for each EXE file.
  3. What if changing compatibility doesn't fix my program? If changing compatibility doesn't help, the program may not be compatible with newer Windows versions, or other issues might exist.
  4. Is there a way to revert compatibility settings? Yes, you can return to the Compatibility tab and uncheck the compatibility options to revert any changes.

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