Windows 7: Disable the Program Compatibility Assistant

The Windows 7 Program Compatibility Assistant is intended to help with the win7 logoSetting up older software to help. Often you get the message during an installation: "This program may not have been installed correctly." Nevertheless, everything runs perfectly smoothly. So why not switch off this annoying message.

The command services.msc , which you enter into the field using the key combination Windows key + R , allows you to access the services by clicking the OK button.

1_command

In the newly opened window, look for the entry Program Compatibility Assistant Service in the list on the right.

2_Services

Double-clicking this entry allows you to stop this service under the General tab.

 

 

3_end_service

Next, it is necessary to change the startup type of this service from Automatic to Manual . This is required to prevent the service from starting automatically again on the next restart.

4_Start type

Clicking the Apply button will make the changes effective, and the warning message should no longer be visible in the future.

 

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