Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties

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    Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties

    Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties

    How to Add or Remove "Compatibility" Tab in Properties Page in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8
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    How to Add or Remove "Compatibility" Tab in Properties Page in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

       Information
    This will show you how to add or remove the Compatibility tab when users right click or press and hold on a program's shortcut (LNK), .EXE, BAT, CMD, or MSI file and click/tap on Properties in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.


    EXAMPLE: "Compatibility" Tab in Properties Page
    Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties-compatibility_tab.jpg



    OPTION ONE

    To Add or Remove "Compatibility" Tab Using a REG File Download

    1. To Add "Compatibility" Tab to Properties
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below.
    Add_Compatibility_Tab_to_Properties.reg
    B) Go to step 3.
    2. To Remove "Compatibility" Tab from Properties
    A) Click/tap on the download button below to download the file below.
    Remove_Compatibility_Tab_from_Properties.reg
    3. Save the .reg file to the Desktop.

    4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to Merge it.

    5. Click/tap on Run, Continue (UAC-Vista) or Yes (UAC-Windows 7/8), Yes, and then OK when prompted.

    6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.



    OPTION TWO

    To Add or Remove "Compatibility" Tab Using Local Group Policy Editor

    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

    2. In the left pane, double click/tap on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Explorer, and Application Compatibility. (see screenshot below)
    Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties-gpedit-1.jpg
    3. In the right pane of Application Compatibility, double click/tap on Remove Program Compatibility Property Page to Edit it. (see screenshot above)

    4. To Add "Compatibility" Tab to Properties
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove "Compatibility" Tab from Properties
    A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
    6. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
    Compatibility Tab - Add or Remove from Properties-gpedit-2.jpg
    7. When finished, you can close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.
    That's it,
    Shawn








  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Hi,

    My compatibility tab is missing from properties and the Local Group Policy is set to disabled. However, the compatibility tab is still missing from properties.

    I have tried several different fixes and system restore, to no avail.

    Is there any alternative fix available?

    Thanks in advance for your time,
    Parus
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello Parus, and welcome to Seven Forums. :)

    Please go ahead and post a screenshot showing this to see what may be wrong.

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #3

    Hey,

    Actually I tested it today and found out the compatibility tab is back on normal .exe files. Yesterday, I had tested it on a Steam exe file, but Steam disables the compatiblity tab on its files by default.

    Sorry for the confusion, and thanks,
    Parus
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    No problem. I'm just happy that you got it sorted. :)
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 14
    win 7 64 pro
       #5

    hello guys i have do all this step but i sitll have the problem!

    can some one help me please ! using teamviewer ?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hello @GeekHamza, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Please provide more details about your problem.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 14
    win 7 64 pro
       #7

    problem


    hello my problem is that compability in properties tab not showing

    check screenshot :


    and i downloaded the fille in this port and i follow the steep and the problem not sloved please help me using teamviewer ..
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    As a test, do you see the "Compatibility" tab for other apps that are not games?

    I've noticed that games do not always have this.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 14
    win 7 64 pro
       #9

    no i never see Compatibility tab for 6 month ago
      My Computer


 
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