The vast majority of programs that ran on Windows 7 and Windows 8 will continue to work on Windows 10, with the exception of Windows Media Center, which is being dropped completely.

Use the Compatibility Mode to run old Games and Software on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Make old programs and games work!

This guide will walk you through the steps to configure the compatibility mode settings for an older desktop application that refuses to run on Windows 10.

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your computer run faster.