HOTSPOT
You have upgraded a Windows XP system to Windows 7. One of the applications is not showing
menus when you launch it under Windows 7. How do you fix this issue?
Answer: 
Explanation:
Check the box “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and from the drop down list choose
Windows XP (Service Pack 3)Through Properties Page
1. Right click on the program’s shortcut (LNK file), .EXE file, BAT file, CMD file, or MSI file.
2. Click on Properties.
3. Click on the Compatibility tab. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If the Compatiblity options are grayed out, then it is a 64 bit program and cannot be changed.
4. To Run a Program in Compatibility Mode
NOTE: Runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Try this setting if you
know the program is designed for (or worked in) a specific previous version of Windows.
A) Check the Run this program in compatibility mode for box. (see screenshot below)
B) Click on the drop down menu arrow and select which version of Windows the program was made
for. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: Always pick the latest Windows version the program was written for to have a better chance
of it running properly in Windows 7.
Warning MSI files (right screenshot below) will only have the Previous version of Windows option
available for it. This option will allow Windows 7 to automatically use the previous version
compatibility mode it thinks is best for the
MSI file to run properly as. You will not be able to do steps 5 and 6 below.
5. To Change the Settings for a ProgramA) Check or uncheck the settings you want for the program. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: See the table below the screenshot for a description of each setting.
Setting Description
Run in 256 colors Uses a limited set of colors in the program. Some older programs are designed to
use fewer colors.
Run in 640 × 480 screen resolution Runs the program in a smaller-sized window. Try this setting if
the graphical user interface appears jagged or is rendered improperly.
Disable visual themes Disables themes on the program. Try this setting if you notice problems with
the menus or buttons on the title bar of the program.
Disable desktop composition Turns off transparency and other advanced display features. Choose
this setting if window movement appears erratic or you notice other display problems.
Disable display scaling on high DPI settings Turns off automatic resizing of programs if large-scale
font size
(DPI) is in use. Try this setting if large-scale fonts are interfering with the appearance of the program.
6. To Change the Privilege Level of a Program
NOTE: Runs the program as an administrator. Some programs require administrator privileges to run
properly.
If you are not currently logged on as an administrator, this option is not available.
A) Check or uncheck the Run this program as an administrator box to enable or disable this option.
(see screenshot below)
7. To Change All of These Settings Above for All Users
NOTE: Lets you choose settings that will apply to all users on this computer.
A) Click on the Change settings for all users button. (See screenshot below)
B) Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 in this window to apply them to all users on the computer. (see
screenshot below)
C) Click on OK.
8. Click on OK to apply the changes.
