How to run older games on Windows 7?
Original title: Application Incompatible
I am trying to install a game made for Windows 95/98, it is obviously incompatible with Windows 7, I have the Home Premium Edition. Is it possible to make it compatible?
Thank you very much for the help.
Hi Eilram,
You can try to install the game in compatibility mode and check if that helps.
To install the game in compatibility mode
1. right click on the Setup file, and then select Properties.
2. click on the compatibility tab.
3. under compatibility mode, check the run this program in compatibility mode for: option.
4. Select Windows 95/98 from the available options.
5. click on apply and OK.
See make older programs run in this version of Windows
What is program compatibility?
Note: Some old programs may run poorly or does not work.
If installing the game in compatibility does not help, you may need to contact the software vendor for assistance.
Hope this information helps.
Gokul - Microsoft Support
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