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.

Some older software depends on old Windows libraries that are no longer included with Windows 10. Since Windows XP, all versions of Windows no longer run on top of DOS.

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.

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

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.

How to find and launch program and files Once PowerToys is running on your PC, and you've enabled PowerToys Run, you can use it to find and launch programs. Press Alt + Space.

If you're beyond basic Windows 10 customization -- and comfortable working in the Registry or the Command Prompt -- you've probably noticed that you can't run programs as an administrator by default.

Windows 7 comes with the ability to automatically run programs every time you boot your computer. Although some programs auto-run by default, you can make any program load automatically when you ...

On Windows 10, you have different ways to launch an app as an administrator to perform elevated tasks, and in this guide, I'll show you how.