Installation of a cd-rom that is not compatible with windows 7 in my notebook window 7

I have windows 7 installed in my notbeook and you want to install a cd-rom that is compatible with windows 98, NT4, 2000, ME and XP. How can I do?

Hi Rodrigo,

-You try to install any program from the CD ROM of your laptop? Or if you are referring to the compatibility of the equipment (CD-ROM drive).

-You receive a message about compatibility when installing programs from the CD?

If you are referring to the CD ROM drive the hardware itself, you can install the equipment on any operating system of Windows from Windows 95 to Windows 7 and Windows will load the generic drivers for your CD ROM and it should work with all versions of Windows.

If you install a program from the CD of your laptop and the receipt of all messages about compatibility, you can access the link below and follow the steps to install the program in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

I hope this helps. Let us know the status.

Thank you and best regards,

 

Srinivas R

Microsoft technical support.

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