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How to Use Windows XP Drivers on a Vista System
by Joanne Mendes
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Overview
Microsoft's Vista operating system has a lot of compatibility issues with older software programs and their drivers. Often Vista doesn't recognize their drivers or the drivers won't work properly in Vista. Fortunately, Vista has a built-in compatibility program that will allow you to manually change a program's driver to the older Windows XP version.
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Step 1
Click the "Start" menu.
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Step 2
Click on "All Programs."
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Step 3
Right-click on the program that you want to run using a XP driver.
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Step 4
Click "Properties."
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Step 5
Click the "Compatibility tab."
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Step 6
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode with Windows XP."
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Step 7
Click "OK." The program will now run using a Windows XP driver.
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- You can also use the Vista Compatibility Program to run drivers as old as Windows 95. Use the pull-down menu under the Compatibility tab to find older driver options.
- You can also use the Vista Compatibility Program to run drivers as old as Windows 95. Use the pull-down menu under the Compatibility tab to find older driver options.
- Switching a program's driver should always be the last option. Before you switch driver settings, go to the program manufacturer's website and download an updated version of the driver. Also, go to Microsoft's Vista website and see if they have released any driver patches.
- Switching a program's driver should always be the last option. Before you switch driver settings, go to the program manufacturer's website and download an updated version of the driver. Also, go to Microsoft's Vista website and see if they have released any driver patches.
