Compatibility Mode on a Network Drive App


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64-bit Pro
       #1

    Compatibility Mode on a Network Drive App


    I have an application that runs on a network drive so users can access it from different locations. We have recently added a Windows 7 system, and know when the application is installed locally, it needs to run in XP Compatibility mode. However, I am looking for a way to set this compatibility mode on the network drive install for my Windows 7 user.

    So, is there a way to change the compatibility mode of an application running off a network drive? Or does the application have to be on the local harddrive?

    Thanks
    Jenn
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  2. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #2

    Did you ever find an answer to this? I fear I am now faced with the same scenario.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64-bit Pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I wish I could say I have a definite answer, but what I found out is the answer is looking more and more like a not possible.

    I believe I had found some information at one time that talks about compatibility mode only being able to be used on physical drives on the PC. I have been able to find other ways to work around this problem.

    LD
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #4

    Thanks for your reply. I was able to find a work around as well by creating a .bat file that would then launch the network shared app. Then I was able to right-click the .bat file and set it to launch in Windows XP compatibility mode.
    My batch file looks like:
    @echo off
    start Z:\app.exe
    exit
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