compatibility button in windows explore

  • Thread starter Thread starter sootynz
  • Start date Start date
S

sootynz

after a lot of web searching it seems that Vista hides some subfolders. and
the general consensus to be able to see these folders is by clicking firstly
on the compatibility button up top on the taskbar beside the burn button.
however I dont have that button and cant see where to turn it on. I have:
Organize, Views, Burn and thats it. Suggestions?
I have seen a screenshot on the web showing Windows Explore with that button
so I know it exists!
This is a new Vista Home Premium install on a clean Formatted HD, could it
be the options I chose when installing? anyway, ideas would be appreciated.
 
yup done that, no problem, but I am now concerned about this so called
"compatibility button" that i dont have but i have seen on a screenshot of
someone elses windows explorer.
 
You will only see the Compatibility button when you are viewing a subfolder
of 'C:\Program Files' that belongs to a program that has attempted to write
to that subfolder.

When you click the Compatibility button, Explorer displays the corresponding
subfolder of:

'C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files'

So if any app has been forced to use compatibility files, you can find them
there.
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Back
Top