How to activate compatibility tab in Windows 8?

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How to run program in compatibility mode in Windows 8? I have no "Compatibility" tab in my shortcut properties.

Suzan Cioc

Posted 2013-04-16T18:40:28.080

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2The Compatibility tab does not appear on 64-bit programs. – Daniel B – 2015-06-10T17:00:37.437

which program do you try to run? Internal Windows tool don't have compatibility tab. – magicandre1981 – 2013-04-16T19:39:21.540

crysis.exe (old Crysis game executable) – Suzan Cioc – 2013-04-16T19:41:46.140

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Try option 6 from this guide: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/9564-run-administrator-windows-8-a.html

– Afzal – 2013-04-16T20:47:35.120

If that fails, go over this: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6832-compatibility-mode-use-windows-8-a.html

– Afzal – 2013-04-16T20:50:31.137

@sabrefresco sorry didn't understand why do you speak about "run as administrator"; is this related with run in compatibility mode? – Suzan Cioc – 2013-04-16T21:20:32.057

@SuzanCioc I read on the EA forums that running Crysis as administrator sometimes helps with the crashes on Windows 8. If that does not work, try compatibility. – Afzal – 2013-04-16T23:54:02.853

Answers

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Tested on Windows 10, 8.1, and 8.

  • Right click on your program, and hit Troubleshoot compatibility.
  • Wait for it to load, and hit the second option, Troubleshoot program.
  • Check the third check box, The program requires additional permissions.
  • Hit Test the program.... You have to in order to continue.
  • Hit Yes and grant it administrator privileges.
  • Now, exit out of the program and hit Next on the troubleshooter dialog.
  • Hit Yes, save these settings for this program.
  • You are done! Hit Close.

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