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Having problems playing old games or running old software on your Windows 7? Do you really want to go back to Windows 95? Think again! Windows 7 has the capability of running most of the old games such as Roller Coaster Tycoon.

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    Locate the program.
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  2. Make Old Windows Programs Run on Windows 7 Step 2 Version 2.jpg
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    Right click on it and select 'Properties' at the bottom.
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    Switch to the 'Compatibility' tab.
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    Check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:'
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    Choose from the selection. For example if you know that your program will run only on Windows 98 then choose Windows 98 from the list.
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    Press OK.
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    Run the program and see the result now!
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