Compatibility


  1. Posts : 394
    Desk Top with Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit and Lap Top with Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Compatibility


    I have Windows 7 Home Premium and my computer is 64bit. I have a CD to install Mavis Beacon Typing tutorial. I used to use it on my old computer. But now I thought I would brush up on my typing so I tried to install it. However, a message popped up telling me that it is not compatible with 64bit. Isn't there some feature in Windows 7 where I can make it compatible?
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  2. Posts : 230
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #2

    there is a compatibility mode alright but that, as far as i know, is just for installing a programe that is not compatible with windows 7, or if you think a program or app will run better on an older version, for example xp or 2000

    im sure there is a way around it tho, im just not 100 cement
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  3. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #3

    You may have to upgrade, buy, to a new version.
    Compatibility-mb-typing.png

    Or use XP Mode. This will run windows XP in a virtual machine along with Win 7. You will need Win7 Ultimate, Professional or Enterprize to use it though.
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir...c/default.aspx
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  4. Posts : 2,606
    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
       #4

    See the Windows 7 compatibility list:

    Windows 7 Compatibility: Software Programs & Hardware Devices: Find Updates, Drivers, & Downloads

    According to it, the "25th Anniversary" version is compatible. As upgrades go, it's not ridiculously expensive.
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