Open the Start menu, do a search for the application you wish to troubleshoot, right-click and select Open file location. If you want to change the compatibility settings manually, you can use the following instructions.
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How to change Compatibility mode options manually
If your desktop application isn't listed, select the Not Listed option, and click Next. The troubleshooter will scan the PC for possible solutions. On the Start menu, do a search for Run programs made for previous versions of the operating system, and press Enter.Ĭlick the Advanced link on the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter. If you have an application designed for Windows XP or Windows 7 that refuses to run on Windows 10, you should try running the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter utility to let the operating system automatically find the best possible compatibility mode. How to use the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter