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CompTIA A+ 220-802

Category - 802: Operating Systems

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With new upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7, employees are starting to call about programs that are not running in the new environment. What do you suggest as a quick - and possibly temporary - resolution to the issue?
  1. Search the Internet for a version that is compatible with Windows 7.
  2. Programs can be run in Compatibility Mode.
  3. Install a virtual Win XP to run the program.
  4. Downgrade your OS if is the program is essential.
Explanation
Answer: B - You can run legacy programs in Windows 7 using Windows Compatibility Mode.

Key Takeaway: Compatibility Mode is a feature of Windows Vista and Windows 7 that allows you to run programs written for earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows XP or Windows 2000. Compatibility Mode disables certain features of Windows 7 or Vista, allowing a legacy program to run. To use Windows XP compatibility mode, right-click the file icon and choose Properties from the context menu that appears. From there, you have the option of running the application as intended for any OS version you see in the drop-down menu.
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