How to Run Vista Applications in Windows 2000

If you have an application on your Windows Vista-based computer that is designed to run on the Windows 2000 operating system, you can ensure the software executes smoothly by running it in compatibility mode. Vista includes a built-in compatibility mode for operating systems from the past, including 2000.

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  Right-click on the shortcut icon of the program that you want to run in Windows Vista's "Windows 2000" compatibility mode.

• 2

  Click "Properties." From this window, select the "Compatibility" tab.

• 3

  Click the "Compatibility Mode" drop-down menu and select "Windows 2000."

• 4

  Click "Apply." This will close out of the shortcut icon's "Properties" window.

• 5

  Double-click the shortcut icon for the program to run it in Windows Vista's "Windows 2000" compatibility mode.