installing old software in Vista

[Kevin]

In Vista, isn't it a good idea to automatically install older software using
compatibility mode and run as administrator, both for the installation file
and program file, instead of trying first without doing this and discovering
there are problems later? Is there some reason not to do this?

Kevin

 

[Guest]

yes there is ,you wont be able to open these options for the program untill
you have installed it and then its to late .I might be wrong but i dont think
you can ''install as an administrator'' or install in a compatibility mode .

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Yes, you can install programs with BOTH "Run as Administrator" and in
Compatibility Mode.

Run as Administrator=Right click on the .exe and select "Run as Administrator"

Compatibility Mode= Right click on the .exe, Properties, Compatibility tab

 

[Jon]

In Vista, isn't it a good idea to automatically install older software
using compatibility mode and run as administrator, both for the
installation file and program file, instead of trying first without doing
this and discovering there are problems later? Is there some reason not to
do this?

Kevin

I've haven't seen much benefit in using the 'compatibility mode' for
installers, but the 'Run as administrator' is definitely worthwhile.

 

[Guest]

i stand corrected call bear,thats usefull to know but will bear jon's comment
in the next post in mind

 

[Guest]

Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.

And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT working.
Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?

 

[Jon]

Installing some programs in XP SP2 compatibility mode does work.

And the difference is that the program WILL work, instead of NOT working.
Kind of a BIG difference don't you think?

Yes, that's a big difference. Can you give one example of a program that's
essential to install in compatibility mode?

 

[Guest]

Namu6, it is an web editor. If you don't install in XP SP2 mode, it installs
but won't open saved websites.

www.namu6.com

 

[Jon]

I'll take your word for it. I've never found the compatibility mode remotely
useful, so that was actually a genuine question.

 

[Guest]

Jon, I put together a website with that program(it is an EASY HTML Editor,
Namu6), and have it in XP, along with the website files.

I put the program on the Vista Computer,and the saved file from XP; the
program installs OK in vista, but won't open any existing files.

Had a look at their website, and compatibily mode was the answer.
I can now open the website files created in XP.
I uninstallled the program, and reinstalled it in XP SP2 mode, voila!
Everything opens.

I thought that I had better explain why, instead of just saying, YES, it
works!

Cheers

Mick in Australia.

 

[Jon]

Ok, I can see this link, which mentions the value of using compatibiltiy
mode after the program is installed.

Help / FAQ
http://namu6.com/5403/

If you've discovered additional value in running the installer in
compatibility mode, then hats off to you. I've tried it for countless
program over the years and have never found it to be of any use (imho of
course).

 

[Guest]

First time that I have got any benefit out of compatibility mode too Jon!
I've always had to look for another program!
Maybe Microsoft has got something right for a change!

 

[Jon]

Yep let's hope compatibility mode has finally come of age. It's about time.

 

[huwyngr]

Run as Administrator=Right click on the .exe and select "Run as Administrator"

Compatibility Mode= Right click on the .exe, Properties, Compatibility tab

You can combine those two as one by opening the Compatibility TAB, setting the
compatibility and checking [x] Run as Administrator on that TAB ..... <s>

 

[Bob]

You choose compatibility mode before, not after, the program is installed.

 

[Guest]

You choose compatibility mode before, not after, the program is installed.

I gave my PC (with Windows XP) to one of my kids. I have recently purchased
a new DELL with the Windows Vista, but find I am unable to run an especially
important artistic software program on it.
Is there anyway of also putting a Windows XP system on it? Or do I need to
return the new DELL
& toss the artistic software? HELP, please...