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I am unable to run a games CD on my laptop which has Windows 7. The error which is displayed is "The application was unable to start correctly (0x0000005). Click Ok to close the application". Please help me.

asked on 12th Aug 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!


uttam

This error indicates that there may be an issue with the compatibility of this game. You can install the games in Windows XP compatibility mode and check if you are able to play the games. Follow these steps:

1. Right click on the game application file and select properties.
2. Now click on compatibility tab.
3. Under compatibility mode, check “Run this program in compatibility mode for”.
4. From the drop down menu, select Windows XP.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows
Right click on the program and select “Run as Administrator”.
Also you can download and install Windows XP mode in your computer. Refer the link for more information:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-xp-mode



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