Question

If an application written for an earlier version of Windows doesn't run correctly the operating system can emulate its own older version to allow a given program to work with newer hardware or software. The compatibility mode settings in Windows can be changed by: ______________.

a) Right-clicking the program icon and choosing "Restore previous versions" option from the menu
b) Right-clicking the program icon, clicking Properties, and then applying the required settings on the Compatibility tab
c) Right-clicking the program icon and selecting "Run program using recommended compatibility settings" option from the pop-up menu
d) Right-clicking the program icon and selecting "Run as administrator" option from the pop-up menu

Answer 1

The answer is b) Right-clicking the program icon, clicking Properties, and then applying the required settings on the Compatibility tab.

Explanation:

If you have to run an application on a specific operating system, you have to configure the compatibility by accessing in its Properties, then Compatibility tab, and configure the operating system properly.