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  • Wednesday, July 01, 2009 7:30 PMRonnie VernonMVP, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    COMPATIBILITY MODE SOFTWARE:

    1. Place the applications installation file on the Desktop.

    2. Right Click the applications installation file and select Properties/Compatibility Tab. Select the appropriate options from the list in the following image.

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    3. Click Apply/OK.

    4. Right Click the file and select the Run As Administrator option to install.

    I also recommend that you contact the maker of that software program and inquire about future support for Windows 7.

    Thank You for testing Windows 7
    Ronnie Vernon MVP