Unable to run older Windows XP programs on the Windows 7 computer.

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• How to run older versions of programs on my desktop HP pavilion model P6516F

  I saw the button click to run older versions of the programs, but now I can not find.   How can I get my computer to run older versions of programs.  Specifically, I designed a website on my old desk and this program, Yahoo Sitebuilder will not work on my new computer, when I downloaded Sitebuilder to my new HP - or do I have to buy new software to do this job.

  Driftwood46, welcome to the forum.

  You can try the program compatibility to see if this will help with the delivery of the program.  Go to start / "search programs and files".  In the Find box type program compatibility.  This will bring up the program.

  If your problem is solved, please click "accept as a Solution.

• Can't find my CD-Rom Windows XP Professional, so I am unable to run a SFC scan to correct the bad image

  Can't find my CD-Rom Windows XP Professional, so I am unable to run a SFC scan to correct the bad image. Help, please! the files are corrupted and I can't fix. Is there a website link, I can go to, to download what I need in order to access cmd sfc/scannow? Thank you very much

  Hi ferfeferferfer,

  You can see the following article for more information on the software.

  How to replace hardware or lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software

• Currently, I run the design and the Web Premium CS6 on a first generation MacBook Air and want to buy a new MacBook Pro. How will I know if I can install my programs on the new Adobe computer? Because I know that there is some sort of limit.

  Currently, I run the design and the Web Premium CS6 on a first generation MacBook Air and want to buy a new MacBook Pro. How will I know if I can install my programs on the new Adobe computer? Because I know that there is some sort of limit.

  Also, I had to install the software twice on my computer before because I had to restart the computer. I don't know if this affects the limit.

  You are allowed to have two facilities activated, so it shouldn't be a problem with facilities to work on both machines.  If by chance you somehow tied up two activations for a machine you can have Adobe support help solve this cat thrue.

  Serial number and activation support (non - CC) chat

  http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/global/Service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

• I am still unable to run my old GWBASIC programs.

  I tried smallbasic.com, but I can't do one of my old programs. I currently use MS Version 7 Home Premium. Any ideas. I couldn't download DOSBOX.com Thank you in advance.

  Hello

  Thank you for your response.

  See the following link, which helps you install GWBASIC.com in Windows XP compatibility mode.

  Make older programs run in this version of Windows.

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

  I hope this helps.

• I am unable to run .exe files, uninstall programs, go to safe mode, others on top.

  Here's the question. Recently, I've been hit with malware any who try to act as a protection program. XP Security 2010 I think, this is how it's called. I have finally come down and get to run in normal mode, but when I try to do anything, including the internet, he asks me what he wants me to open with (providing a nice list of ol ' of programs such as photoshop, illustrator, etc.)

  I can't run anything, I can't go in safe mode, nothing. Help would be loved.

  Hello

  Use above message for intense and thorough check for malware.

  To restore the ability to run any .exe programs.

  1 make a Restore Point so that you can come back if necessary back although probably not required.

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  2. copy BETWEEN these lines and paste it into Notepad - save as exefileFix.reg - then right
  Click on it and FUSION - REBOOT

  DO NOT COPY THE LINES
  -----------------------------------------------------------------

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. [EXE]
  @= "exefile".
  "Content Type"="application/x-msdownload".

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. EXE\PersistentHandler]
  @= "{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}".

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile]
  @= "Application".
  "EditFlags" = hex: 38, 07, 00, 00
  "FriendlyTypeName" = hex (2): 40, 00, 25, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 52,------.
  00, 6f, 00, 6f, 00, 74, 00, 25, 00, 5 c, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 33, 00,------.
  32,00, 5 c, 00, 73, 00, 68, 00, 65, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c, 00, 33, 00, 32, 00, 2nd, 00, 64, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c,
  00, 2 c, 00, 2d, 00, 31, 00, 30, 00, 00, 31, 35, 00, 36, 00, 00, 00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\DefaultIcon]
  @="%1"

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open]
  "EditFlags" = hex: 00, 00, 00, 00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
  @="\"%1\" %*"
  ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas\command]
  @="\"%1\" %*"
  ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex\DropHandler]
  @= "{86C86720-42A0-1069-A2E8-08002B30309D}".

  [- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe\UserChoice]

  --------------------------------------------------------------
  DO NOT COPY THE LINES

  If necessary:

  Check the fix of exe here
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  Also check this one if it applies
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Should I run / have several AV programs and GOT on my computer?

  I have two computers (Vista OS) desktop and a laptop (OS-Windows 7). Do I need to have any other AV/AS programmed on/running on my computers?

  Hello

  You should have only one protection on each major system however antivirus/security program
  on all of them at once. Two must not be installed on the computer running much less because
  the remains of those even uninstalled can cause problems. Remove always unused antivirus/security
  programs using their Creator removal tools.

  List of tools to remove the antivirus/security programs.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/thread/407bf6da-C05D-4546-8788-0aa4c25a1f91/

  ================================

  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and works very well.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
  Operation of the network.

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 5.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 5.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Icon for Windows 8.1 that allows me to see all of the programs and the previous documents, computer etc.

  On my Windows 7, there is an icon in the lower left corner which is round and has 4 flags inside.  Red, green, blue and yellow.  When I click on this icon, I see my computer, all programs, music, Control Panel documents and I can then click on one of those to see exactly what I want.  Is this icon on 8.1 and if so how can I find?  If this isn't the case, which has taken its place?

  Hello Clint01,

  Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the Forums of HP, I would like to draw your attention to the Guide of the Forums HP first time here? Learn how to publish and more.

  I understand that you have moved to Windows 8.1 and are curious to know where is the Start button. There has been major changes to the Windows operating system, and the location and the function of the Start button has changed. I provided you a document of teak of Yahoo I found makes a very good job of explaining what has happened and what has taken its place in the way of the Start button. The article is How to recover the real Start Menu in Windows 8 or 8.1 , and I think it will answer your question to your satisfaction.

  I hope that I have answered your question to your satisfaction. Thanks for posting this question on the Forums of HP. Have a great day!

• I am unable to run Safari in compatibility mode because the option is not available.

  I saw an answer that said try compatibility mode, but I can't go to compatibility mode when I right click on icon of safari.

  I saw an answer that said try compatibility mode, but I can't go to compatibility mode when I right click on icon of safari.

  original title: Safari crashes constantly.

  Hello

  You try to run the Safari browser in earlier Windows version compatibility mode?

  If you try to run the Safari in the earlier version of Windows, check if you can see Compatibility tab when you right click the icon.

  As you use Safari as a web browser, I suggest you also you please contact Apple for support.

  http://www.Apple.com/support/Safari/

• I'm unable to remove a non-existent program from the control panel

  Well, using win7, go to the Control Panel, a saw something that I need to uninstall but deleted the file before, click right - choose 'uninstall', it says that the file did not exist, then... didn't ~ ~

  Hello

  Are what application you referring?

  We will try to uninstall the application by using Microsoft Fix it--check out the following link.
  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

  If you have additional questions, or if this problem persists, come in and we will be happy to help you.

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit won't let me run older 32-bit games?

  I've upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.  Now, I can't run my old 32-bit games.  Can I download a 32-bit program, or do I have to buy another version of Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit support?

  Its possible there is some compatibility issues with Windows 7 64-bit and older games.

  You can try compatibility mode:

  See the developers website for compatibility with Windows 7 and if there are updates, corrections or difficulties that might ensure compatibility.

  Windows 7 Compatibility Center

  Check if your application software or hardware is on the list

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Software:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx?type=software

  You can also try to run the program in compatibility mode

  You can find more information on compatibility modes in the articles below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

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

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Program-Compatibility-Assistant-frequently-asked-question

  If this does not work, you might want to consider purchasing a license for 32 bit Windows 7 Home Premium and dual boot with Windows 7 64 - bit in order to be able to run older games:

  Please see the following article with useful information about dual-boot:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

• CS4 on Windows 8-computer problems?

  I bought CS4 (Web Premium) on disk (of Adobe) several years and it works very well on my Win XP computer since then. Adobe software has all the updates, even if I use the version CS4 of Acrobat Pro (9.xx) rather than a newer version (free) Reader.,.

  Unfortunately, my hard drive was fried, and I just bought a new machine of Windows 8, which will arrive shortly.  I am trying to determine:

  1 are there general problems with installation of CS4 on 8 win I should know in advance?

  2 are there specific procedures (deactivation?) that I need to follow before you perform the installation on the new computer?

  3. other specific user questions, is there any problems with CS4 compared to Windows 8, I would meet with Windows 7.

  I enhance photos and create websites to save his life, so the installation of CS4 is critical. I hope that I have made a mistake in ordering a machine Win 8...

  Thanks for all the ideas.

  Thank you, Jeff.  I was unable to find a specific forum for CS4 or CS4 Web Premium, only the various programs it contains. It does not seem appropriate to publish the same query in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, bridge, Fireworks, Soundbooth, Illustrator etc etc. I expect to pointer/advice/warning about installing the entire Suite.

  I am aware of the official line of Adobe on "never been tested", and I understand that. Although I have heard many stories of horror on the web, my Advisor computer make sure that there is no reason for a 64-bit operating system cannot run a 32-bit program (not the other way around though). My product is properly registered, and there are reports successful Win 8 facilities/operations machines. I am hoping for the best and will definitely post here if there are installation problems, or it goes well.  Thanks again.

• Unable to connect an epson printer all in one to this computer, even if the printer is connected to other computers on my home network

  I get an error when the installation disc connects who says that my computer is not compatible with the program, however, I have another computer running the same operating system on the local network

  Hello

  What is the printer model number?

  In the error message, the driver is not compatible with the computer.

  I suggest you contact the manufacturer support for drivers that are compatible to run on Windows XP computer.

  Epson support

  http://www.Epson.co.UK/support

  As a solution I suggest you read the following article.

  Printer in Windows problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

• Older programs can run in Windows 8?

  Windows 8 has backward compatibility with office 2007 and other windows software?

  The game, 28 November 2013 19:21:33 + 0000, cnjct wrote:

  Can get rid of windows 8 and I use windows 7?
  Windows 8 is really bad, I HATE it.

  I would like to point out something that you may not realize: Windows 8
  has two interfaces; the modern/Metro Interface (which may be all the)
  you have looked at) and the traditional desktop Interface. That
  Traditional desktop interface is almost identical to Windows 7
  interface; the biggest difference is that there is no Orb start
  Click to bring up the start menu.
  But note that you can get the ORB start by using one of the many
  third-party programs, are free or very cheap (the classic interface
  http://classicshell.sourceforge.NET/ and debut8 to
  http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/; my personal preference is
  Debut8, but they are both very good).  And goes from an interface to
  the other is very easy; There are several ways, but simply by pressing
  the Windows key is perhaps the easiest.
  Just install one of these two and using the traditional desktop computer
  interface may be a better choice for you than going to Windows 7. I have
  use Windows 8, almost exclusively with traditional workstations
  the interface and with 8 Start installed. If you were to look at and use
  my computer, you would have a hard time realizing that it is not
  Windows 7.

• I am unable to run Windows Search. No matter how I open it, it says "Windows Search does not work."

  I am unable to run Windows Search.  No matter how I open it, it says "Windows Search does not work."

  What is Windows Desktop Search 4.0 that you have installed with your updates.

  If it is uninstall it from Add / Remove programs.

  The update is KB940157

  If it does not show then show updates is on top, use the method below.

  Click Start , type cmd.
  Now in the result of the research with right-click on cmd.exe and select run as administrator if you are not the administrator.
  Type regsvr32 /u "%programfiles%\Windows Desktop Search" and press enter

  You search old back, see if it works.

  The next time you do the Search 4.0 updates appears again.

  You can try it again if you wish.