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There’s No Compatibility Tab in Windows 11: How to Fix This
A small, but important, tool in order to use older apps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Compatibility problems on Windows apps are rare, but they do happen like softwarenot properly launching.Errors like these are caused by an app havingsome kind of compatibility issue.
Usually, you can go to an app’s compatibility tab and tweak some settings, but what if the tab is missing? Don’t fret because getting the tab back is possible using the right set of tools.
What causes the compatibility tab to go missing?
Before going into what you can do to bring the compatibility tab on Windows 11 apps, it’s recommended you learn what causes the problem in the place.
Because it’s worth noting the missing tab is not always the result of malware or anything malicious.
There are only a handful of ways to restore the compatibility tab on your computer. It’s also worth mentioning that there aren’t any quick and easy ways to fix this problem either.
How can I bring back the compatibility tab on Windows 11?
There are a few pieces of advice that we would like to give you prior to fixing this problem. They will go a long way to help you and save you future headaches:
1. Make older programs run properly
2. Use Group Policy Editor
This solution may be tricky to accomplish because the Local Group Policy Editor is not available on Windows 11 Home as it is exclusive to Windows 11 Pro.
However, it is undoubtedly possible toenable the tool on Windows 11 Home. Be aware it will require you to run a specific batch file to turn it on, which is a little complicated to do.
3. Run compatibility troubleshooter
The purpose of this solution is to future-proof the compatibility error so that it doesn’t happen again; hopefully, anyway.
Alternatively, you can select the Troubleshooter Program option but there’s no real difference between the two. You’re ultimately doing the same thing with either choice.
Can I use the Local Group Policy Editor for other things?
Once you get the Local Group Policy Editor working on your Windows 11 computer, you can fix all kinds of issues. And it would behoove you to read up on them if they happen to you.
The software can be used to fix Windows 11 installing the same oldIntel graphics drivers over and over. You can use the Policy Editor to disable automatic updates, for instance.
Additionally, you can alsodisable driver signature enforcementwhich is a security measure that only allows drivers signed by Microsoft to be installed.
This is useful when installing custom drivers for apps, but be aware that doing so can put your PC at risk of malware.
And lastly, if you find theDetails tab missing in Windows 11, we have a dedicated set of solutions that will help.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other native Windows software. And please tell us if there’s a specific guide for any Windows 11 error you’d like to see.
More about the topics:group policy editor,Windows 11
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
