Describes the Application Compatibility Update for Windows XP Professional x64 edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 that is dated October 2010.

After you install Windows 7, you may experience compatibility issues when you run some older programs that are written for Windows XP or Windows Vista. To resolve these issues, try the Program Compatibility troubleshooter.

It may be easier for you to first upgrade to Windows 10 and then upgrade to Windows 11. Installing Windows 10 on your current PC - Windows 10 is still available and will be supported until October 14, 2025. You can check if your current PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10.

Internet Explorer 11 has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10. If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.

If you loved the free solitaire games from earlier versions of Windows, Microsoft Solitaire & Casual Games includes all of the classic solitaire games wrapped up in the Microsoft Solitaire Collection, and many other fun casual games for your enjoyment.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.

You run a Windows XP Mode virtual machine in full-screen mode on a computer that is running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). You lock the computer by pressing the Windows logo key+L keyboard shortcut.

Microsoft Support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Surface, and more.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.

Learn how to create installation media for installing or reinstalling Windows.