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Title: W-7 and older softs
Post by: jackpilot on December 20, 2016, 08:12:47 AM

I read somewhere (cant remember where due to old age) that W7 refuses to run softs older than X years....
Was it on this forum ??
and what is the antidote?
Jack

Title: Re: W-7 and older softs
Post by: Trevor Hale on December 20, 2016, 08:18:13 AM

Try the free upgrade to windows 10 LOL. I have actually never heard that Jack, I run W7 at work and it is still ticking away just fine.

To test, install your FS9 into it and see what happens LOL I bet it will work, which would blow that theory out.

Trev

Title: Re: W-7 and older softs
Post by: jackpilot on December 20, 2016, 09:07:57 AM

I did and when I click on the FS9 icon nothing happens ?

Title: Re: W-7 and older softs
Post by: iwik on December 20, 2016, 09:17:09 AM

Jack,
There are a few ways to do this. Some say do a custom install and install to c:. Dont install to any of the Program files.
Second method is to use the no cd option.
Regards
Les
P.S Google displays many options.

Title: Re: W-7 and older softs
Post by: KyleH on December 20, 2016, 10:08:03 AM

Right click FS9.exe
Click properties
Click on the compatibility tab
Select the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
select Windows XP Service Pack 3
Apply

Also make sure it's not installed in the Program files directory.

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