Older games won't let me install them.

I recently bought a new laptop running windows 8 x 64 and I love it. My only complaint is that I have several older games, I would still like to enjoy but I constantly run into the same error, no matter the game I try to install. Its always the same compatibility error.

The two games in question work perfectly well on Windows 7 x 64. All that I ask is if there is a way I can run these games or if I have to go back to an older operating system for them power to be installed.

Thank you for your time.

Hello

Don't worry; You can still enjoy playing the old games on Windows 8.  You can install in compatibility mode Windows 7.

Follow these articles to understand this program compatibility mode is and how to install the game in compatibility mode

What is program compatibility?

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/what-program-compatibility

Make the programs more compatible with this version of Windows
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-Windows

Follow the steps and let us know if this helps.  If the problem persists, answer and we will be happy to help you.

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