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    Running a .msi file on Vista that is Compatible with XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bwright1979, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. bwright1979

    bwright1979 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using Vista Home Premium and am trying to install a program that is allegedly compatible only with XP. The installer program is an .msi file type. When I run the file, a window pops up explaining that the software is only supported on Windows XP.

    Is there any way around this?

    Thanks for the help!
     
    bwright1979, Sep 8, 2008
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    does program come with other file such setup?

    what is the program?
     
    andyasselin, Sep 8, 2008
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  3. Andy

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    Try running it in compatibility mode (Check Properties).
     
    Andy, Sep 8, 2008
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    The file doesn't give me the "compatibility" option nor does it have any other supporting files.

    I've attached images of the file "property" details. I hope I did it right.

    Thanks for the help!
     

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    Andy, Sep 8, 2008
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    If you have 64-bit Vista and the program is 16-bit, then forget it.

    Otherwise, you can try right-clicking the file, Properties, Compatibility tab, and tell it to run in XP compatibility mode.
     
    swarmer, Sep 9, 2008
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