How to Run Incompatible Windows 7/ XP Programs on Windows 8.1

Microsoft recently released Windows 8.1 with lots of new improvements. Before the release of this version, you may used Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP or any version which is lower than Windows 8.1. Then, you decided to shift your operating system to Windows 8.1. After changing your OS, you may got some problem about installing the Windows7/XP software in your new Windows 8.1. You will so confused and tired after trying it lot of time.

How to Run Incompatible Windows 7/ XP Programs on Windows 8.1


The one more thing, that Windows 8.1 will supports all type software. But, for running those apps in your Windows 8.1, you need to make some changes. Now, I’m here to share this awesome trick or method for running any apps in Windows 8.1. This method will also work on Windows 8. So now, in this tutorial I’ll show you  how to run the Windows 7/XP programs on Windows 8.1 without replacing any software or apps. This method will works for very one who is using Windows 8.1. Here my tutorial starts,

How to run Windows 7/XP programs on Windows 8.1 ?


Step 1: Right Click the Program which you want to install in Windows 8.1 and select Troubleshoot Compatibility.


How to Run Incompatible Windows 7/ XP Programs on Windows 8.1

Step 2: In the next step select the Try Recommended Settings and this will allows windows 8.1 to choose automaticaly the program to run.

How to Run Incompatible Windows 7/ XP Programs on Windows 8.1

Step 3: Then finally select Test the program and this will install in the required windows 8.1 requirement and makes the program to run smoothly without any problem.

How to Run Incompatible Windows 7/ XP Programs on Windows 8.1


That’s it! I hope you have installed your previous version apps in Windows 8.1. You can use this method to run any kind of apps in Windows 8.1. Kindly, share this article with your friends and share your thoughts in comments. If you have any problems while installing any apps, then make us to know it comment below. Have some fun 🙂

About Harshit Jain

Harshit Jain is a tech-savvy blogger. He is graduated from Mumbai University. He likes to share his knowledge through his own blog at TripoSoft, Best Beard Trimmer, Best Electric Toothbrush & TechHug as well as by writing guest articles on other blogging sites. Follow him on Facebook, Google+, Twitter.

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