Run old programs on vista

You can also change the compatibility settings for an individual program. To change the compatibility settings for a program, right-click the program's icon, then in the program's Properties dialog box that appears, select the Compatibility tab.

RSS Feed. Follow Stephen Bucaro. Menu - More Computer Troubleshooting. Computer Subsections. Custom Search. See Win Run command. Right click Start menu and select Explore. Find the DOS program in its folder and drag it to the Start menu. A shortcut to the program will be created in the Start menu. Click button at top left of window. Highlight text and press Enter. Windows 7 1. Hold Shift key down. Right click folder in left or right windowpane.

Select Open command window here. Windows Vista 1. Right click folder in right windowpane. Select Open Command Window here. It basically converts everything to a Windows graphics screen that can be resized or made full-screen. Consider trying an emulator program such as DOSBox. Virtual PC You can always run a virtual session of DOS is you still have or can find the install disks which really isn't too hard for any accomplished googler under VirtualPC which is free and, despite the disclaimer, runs fine in Vista Home Premium.