list of more common available options.
Windows xp (service pack 2+3)
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows vista
Windows vista (service pack 2)
Windows NT
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To run Windows Compatibility Troubleshooter wizard, type in Action Center in Start menu search box and hit enter. Then in the left pane of the Action Center, click on the link labeled Windows Compatibility Troubleshooter to start the troubleshooting wizard.
Windows XP has a program compatibility wizard. You can find it by going to start, all programs, accessories.The wizard will attempt to run older programs in XP, it does not always work however. Good luck. Or left click on the .exe or the shortcut. Under properties, you will see Compatibility.
Generally speaking, any game that work on XP should work fine on Vista as well. There are a few games that have compatibility issues, however. MS Vista also has an option to run any program in compatibility mode (Windows XP compatibility). This helps for some programs which have compatibility issues. For any program or program short cut, right click and go to properties, compatibility to look for this option.
Microsoft included a "Program Compatibility Wizard" with Windows XP for this very purpose. It won't work for all of your games and programs, but it should help with some of them. Just right-click either the desktop icon or start menu shortcut for the particular program, and go to "Properties". As long as it's an executable or a shortcut to one, you should see a "Compatibility" tab. You can change the settings for the individual program there, or follow a link to the help file on how to use the wizard.
Compatibility Wizard
It is needed to verify that the windows version you are installing supports the hardware and applications you will. There are two basic sources for this information Microsoft and the manufacturer of the device of software. If you are installing windows XP, the setup wizard automatically checks your hardware and software and reports any potential conflict. The Windows Marketplace Web site: www.windowsmarketplace.com , formerly known as the hardware compatibility list is very useful to check compatibility.
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Compatibility mode
the final option is compatibility test
All methods of installing Windows XP provide the exact same degree of software compatibility.
Where is the startup wizard for vista
Start -> Run -> hcp://system/compatctr/compatmode.htm