How to run windows xp applications in Windows 7

The easy way to run programs of windows xp to in windows 7 is to run the program in compatibility mode. Though all the programs of XP might not run on windows 7 and if they run there can be fault later in the programs. But you can try as you have bought some programs for windows SP which you don't want to give up. Always search for version suitable for windows 7 if there are free update available for the program for windows 7.
This is the step by step procedure to run programs in compatibility mode -

• Click on the start button, or the windows button.
• Go to control panel.
• Go to search box and type 'troubleshooter'.
• Click troubleshooting. Under the programs option  click 'Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.'
• Now follow step by step instructions to run your program

One more option is to right click on the program and click on the 'troubleshoot compatibility' option and follow the instructions then.

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