Microsoft Pinball Arcade and Windows 8
I have recently upgraded to Windows 8. I find that my favorite game, Windows Pinball Arcade, does not work on Windows 8. It says it is installed (?) but does not work because I am slot as 64-bit Windows 8 Pro. I've been running 64 bit for years, Windows 7, Vista, XP, and it has always work perfectly. Can some help? \
Hello
Thank you for being a part of the family of Windows 8.
Yes, sure. I'm here to help you with the problem you're having with Microsoft Pinball Arcade.
Let us try to install the game in compatibility mode Windows 7 and check if it works for you.
Follow the steps to install the game in compatibility mode of Windows 7:
a. made a right click the game installation file and select properties and then tap or click on the Compatibility tab.
b. check the run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
c. press or click the menu drop down and select a previous operating system, and then tap or click OK.
d. try to install the game and check.
Please reply with the status of the issue, so that we can better help you.
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