W-7 and older softs

[jackpilot]

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

[Trevor Hale]

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

[jackpilot]

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

[iwik]

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.

[KyleH]

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.