Windows 7 will not run my daughters old pc games

Discussion in 'Software' started by Taraj, Jul 5, 2010.

  1. Taraj

    Taraj Private E-2

    Hi I have a new computer which is running windows 7 my daughter has a few pc games they are quite old but she loves them, they will not run on windows 7 is they anything I can do so we can play them i.e download any software that will allow me to run the old cds?

    Thanks

    Tara
     
    Taraj, Jul 5, 2010
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  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Have you tried running them under compatibility mode yet? Right click it and choose compatibility after which choose the OS they worked on previously. This doesn't always work.
     
    augiedoggie, Jul 5, 2010
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  3. Taraj

    Taraj Private E-2

    thanks will try
     
    Taraj, Jul 5, 2010
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  4. Taraj

    Taraj Private E-2

    When I right click there is no option to choose compatibility???
     
    Taraj, Jul 5, 2010
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  5. 20Valve

    20Valve Sergeant

    Right Click the icon on the desktop, then select "properties." Click the "Compatibility" tab. One of the first radio buttons will allow you to run with compatibility for different OS's. Try each.

    Good luck.
     
    20Valve, Jul 5, 2010
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