Cannot run programs in vista

Have burnt a disc in Vista, no problem. Can run Music CD's etc, cannot run program discs. Tuesday, September 19, PM. Did you try the latest Vista Build? Version i am running is Vista RC 1 Build Wednesday, September 20, AM. Read a few posts regarding issues with the 3g Data Card by Vodafone. When i loaded Build it does mention that the card will stop working. Running it through and connecting with the Vodafone Software found after installation the card still works well.

What i did find in is that when installed Vista changed the way in which the card connected had to tick the HUAWEI modem which was not checked. Thursday, September 28, PM. Friday, September 29, AM. I get the same problem connecting a huawei e to vista build Upgrading the operating system has the potential to make them unreadable, making them unable to run on your computer post-upgrade.

Microsoft offers a compatibility checker for users who want to see if their programs and files will run on Windows Concerned users can go to Microsoft's Windows Compatibility Center to find out for sure. The webpage offers users an opportunity to scan their computers and attached Windows devices to see if their content will continue to work on Windows Assuming the computer meets the system requirements , any software that will not work after downloading will appear on a list.

Depending on the results, your old files may be safe, require an update or may require assistance to run. Like its predecessors, Windows 10 is expected have a compatibility mode to allow users to run older programs written back when previous versions of Windows were the newest operating system. This option is made available with a right click on an application and selecting compatibility. The various Windows operating systems will appear, depending on the software.

On Windows 7, this feature goes all the way back to Windows 95 for some programs. This year-old format is still popular among some Windows fans. Running an app on compatibility mode has traditionally been a fairly simple process.

Right click on the app. Select properties. Click the Compatibility tab. Under the banner, a checkbox will appear next to the text "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" with the options in a drop down menu.

Windows 10 however is compatible with Microsoft Virtual PC , a Microsoft's virtualization software that allows Windows users to run multiple versions of Windows.

This free download is designed with productivity applications in mind, but since it allows users to run operating systems all the way back to Windows XP, chances are many of your older programs. Installation can be done from the Microsoft Download Center. Download it, boot it. Accept the license agreement if you wish to continue.

Any errors when you try? My Home Page. I'm running on DSL connection, and incidentally, all the computers that have had the latest updates in my house have had this problem for months. Error messages include: Error decompressing data.

Corrupt Installer? The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete. Error: Program is corrupt. File is corrupt After all of these and a few others the program which was running fine immediately shuts down before I can use it. Some programs wont even open long enough to lie and have windows tell me they are corrupt.

Also, I have the latest security on both windows and norton so I know it isn't a virus. What's the size of your hard drive, and how much free space is there?

What happens, if you try installation in Safe Mode? I have over GB free hard driver and a five GB ram. My computer itself is a laptop and i cant run the programs downloaded from the internet even in safe mode.