Run Old Applications In Windows XP Under Compatibility Mode

Operating Systems have come long way, so have the issues of compatibility of applications from one OS to another.For example you like a game which was released 10 years back trying to run such a game in Windows XP would be in vain.Windows XP does provide a solution to this problem that not many know.

To run old applications in XP,

Firstly, Right Click on the .exe File and select Properties

Select Compatibility Tab

In the compatibility mode section, you can select the compatible OS mode under which the application needs to be executed.
Under Display settings, you can set the 256 colors and set a the screen resolution of 640 x 480

Now run the application by clicking the .exe file for which you changed the settings and your old applications should start running in Windows XP.

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