aladinslamp
I also bought a new laptop with Win7 last year after my XP unit went out.Really hated moving out of XP.
I am no expert on this,but there are some things you can try.I had numerous problems with older software,some of which
ran some didn't.The major problem was my older Canon Printer.Took awhile but finally had to manually load some drivers
for it.Really had to work at it to get that done.I discarded the older software that didn't work.
If you have tried any of this or it doesn't really address what you are asking then disregard.
Compatability mode is supposed to enable you to run older software on newer OS.Like running 32bit on 64bit.Does it work?
No clue.I have only read up on it on it after I got the new laptop.Since you have upgraded,you might have to do uninstall and
then reinstall on the software.
What is program compatibility?
Program compatibility is a mode in Windows that lets you run programs written for earlier
versions of Windows. Most programs written for Windows Vista also work in Windows 7,
but some older programs might run poorly or not run at all.
What to try first
If an older program doesn't run correctly, the first, and easiest,thing to try is the
Program Compatibility troubleshooter. It can automatically detect and fix common problems
that prevent older programs from installing or running correctly.
Other things to try
If the troubleshooter isn't able to fix the problem, try the following:
Change the compatibility settings on the program manually. For more information, see Make
older programs run in this version of Windows.
Go online to the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to find out if your program is compatible
with Windows 7 or to look for new programs.
Go online to your computer or software manufacturer's website to check for information
on how to make the program compatible with Windows 7.
Go online to the Microsoft Answers website. In the Forums, you can ask questions or share
information with others who are interested in the same topic.
Notes
Don't use the Program Compatibility troubleshooter on older antivirus programs, disk
utilities, or other system programs, because using outdated programs of this type might
cause data loss or create a security risk.
Some compatibility problems might be caused by drivers. If an older driver is causing
problems, you'll need to update it manually. For more information, see Update drivers:
recommended links.
You can also open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter by right-clicking a program's
icon or shortcut,and then clicking Troubleshoot compatibility.
regards
coffeecup57
Posted 02/12/2014 01:00 am
