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You have a legacy application that must be used in Windows 7. Which feature should you use if the legacy application runs poorly or fails to run?
The correct answer is D. Program Compatibility Assistant. This question seeks the Windows feature designed to help troubleshoot and run older applications on newer operating systems like Windows 7.
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- APrograms in Control Panel
- BWindows Installer
- CWindows Easy Transfer
- DProgram Compatibility Assistant
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(57 responses)- A5% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D91% (52)
Why each option
This question seeks the Windows feature designed to help troubleshoot and run older applications on newer operating systems like Windows 7.
"Programs in Control Panel" is a section for managing installed applications (uninstall, change), not for troubleshooting compatibility issues.
Windows Installer is a service that manages the installation, maintenance, and removal of software, but it doesn't resolve compatibility issues for applications that are already installed or failing to run.
Windows Easy Transfer is a tool for migrating user files and settings from an old computer to a new one, not for resolving application compatibility.
The Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) in Windows 7 detects common compatibility issues with older applications and automatically suggests or applies compatibility settings, such as running the program in compatibility mode for an older Windows version. This feature specifically helps legacy applications run correctly when they otherwise run poorly or fail to run on Windows 7.
Concept tested: Program compatibility troubleshooting
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/make-older-programs-compatible-windows
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