Compatibility options for some applications are not available


  1. stax76
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    Compatibility options for some applications are not available


    I'm trying to enable XP scaling mode for 7-Zip but everything is grayed out.
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  3. JonM33
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    stax76 said:
    I'm trying to enable XP scaling mode for 7-Zip but everything is grayed out.
    I don't have any idea what you are talking about. That's an application that Microsoft doesn't make. I would seek support from the application developer: Technical Support for 7-Zip
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  4. stax76
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    I found the answer with Google, compatibility options are only available for 32-bit applications:

    Compatibility Mode

    Only way to get XP scaling mode for 7-Zip is to run the 32-bit version.
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