You are the network administrator for Contoso.com and are creating an image for a Windows 8.1 implementation for all of your users.
You find out that an application your company has used for many years is not compatible with Windows 8.1. It has always worked on your Vista computers with SP2. The application requires administrator privileges.
You need to configure the correct settings so that the application can run on Windows 8.1.
Which two actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
A. Using the Application Compatibility toolkit run the Windows Vista Compatibility Evaluator for Windows 8.1, and select the Service Pack 2 option.
B. Modify the User Account Control Settings by adjusting the slider to Never Notify.
C. Assign the application to Run as administrator on the Security tab of the application executable file properties.
D. Using the Compatibility Troubleshooter, check Run this application in compatibility mode for and select Vista (Service Pack 2).
E. Select Run this program as an administrator in the Compatibility Troubleshooter.
Correct Answer: DE
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows
Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows will work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on most programs to detect and fix common compatibility problems.
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Change compatibility settings manually
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Compatibility mode
Runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked in) a specific version of Windows.
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Run this program as an administrator.
Some programs require administrator privileges to run properly. If you aren’t signed in to your PC as an administrator, this option is unavailable.
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Further Information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825181.aspx
Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Technical Reference
The Microsoft® Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) helps you determine whether the applications, devices, and computers in your organization are compatible with versions of the Windows® operating system. By using ACT, you can obtain compatibility information from Microsoft and software vendors, identify compatibility issues within your own organization, and share compatibility ratings with other ACT users. The tools in ACT help you analyze and mitigate compatibility issues before you deploy a version of Windows to your organization.