Article ID : 00360258 / Last Modified : 07/30/2025

How to run a program or application using Compatibility mode.

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The procedure to run a program or application using Compatibility mode varies depending on the operating system installed on the computer. Follow the appropriate link below to run a program or application using Compatibility mode.

Windows® 8.1 operating system
Windows® 8 operating system
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How to run a program or application using Compatibility mode.

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