The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell.

Madeline absolutely must run a particular DOS program for her medical transcription business. Can she do this in Windows 10? The real issue isn’t whether you’re running Windows 7, 8, or 10. It ...

vDos and DOXBox are free applications that lets you run old DOS Programs & DOS Games in Windows 11/10. This article shows how to use them in detail.

A Windows operating system will generally be able to run software written for its immediate predecessor. Windows 7 could use Windows Vista programs for example.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.

If you have an older desktop application that isn't running on Windows 10, use this guide to configure the appropriate compatibility mode settings.

PowerToys recently gained a Run launcher that can easily find programs on your PC. As an added bonus, it also has a calculator. Here's how to use it.

Microsoft's new Windows 10 PowerToys Run feature offers you a quick way to find and launch programs, folders, files, and other items by typing their names. Here's how PowerToys Run works.