How to Get Older Software to Work on Windows Vista

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install the latest service pack for Windows Vista from Microsoft.

   The latest pack as of 2017 is SP2 (Service Pack 2).
   
   You can download this from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13858/windows-vista-service-pack-2-install
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   Step 2: Click on Start (in the bottom left corner).

   Then click on Computer in the box that pops up.,, Now double-click on "Program Files"., It should be called the program's name., It should be called the name of the program.,, Select the version of Windows you want to adapt this program for. ,
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   Step 3: Double-click on "C:\" in the window that appears.

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   Step 4: Click once on any file and then press "P" on your keyboard.

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   Step 5: Head to the folder of the program you wish to run.

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   Step 6: Right-click on the .exe file.

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   Step 7: Select "Properties" on the menu that appears and navigate to the tab "Compatibility".

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   Step 8: Tick the box that says "Run this program in Compatibility Mode for:".

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   Step 9: Run your program!

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