WINDOWS 7 TIPS AND TRICKS

SOFTWARE HELP

Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to research how to make your existing programs (or programs you plan to buy) compatible with Windows 7.

• Windows 7 Compatibility Center

Having trouble installing a program?

The following resources can help you with installation problems:

• Installing programs frequently asked questions

Program not working properly?

The following steps can help you with programs that aren't working properly:

• Step 1: Find software updates from the program manufacturer.

• Step 2: Try re-installing the program by following the steps in Install a program.

• Step 3: Follow the steps in Make older programs run in this version of Windows.

• Step 4: Try running the program using Windows XP Mode. Get more information inInstall and use Windows XP Mode.

HARDWARE HELP

Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to research how to make your existing devices (or devices you plan to buy) compatible with Windows 7.

• Windows 7 Compatibility Center

Having trouble installing a device?

The following resources can help you with device installation problems:

• Installing new hardware: recommended links

• What to do when a device isn't installed properly

• Install, view, and manage your devices and printers

Devices not working properly?

The following resources can help you with devices that aren't working properly:

• Tips for fixing common driver problems

• Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly

• Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware