what is windows compatibility mode

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what is windows compatibility mode

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i buy today fifa 2016 and cant download.this is the message will receive:windows compatibility mode:if this is case,please disable compatibility mode and try again.pls help me,thx

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Hello.

Check this http://support.raptr.com/support/solutions/articles/12000004428-how-do-i-check-to-see-if-a-game-is-r...

 

And on compatibility window you should check/enable only one thing - Run as Admin

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Re: what is windows compatibility mode

Hero (Retired)

Hello.

Check this http://support.raptr.com/support/solutions/articles/12000004428-how-do-i-check-to-see-if-a-game-is-r...

 

And on compatibility window you should check/enable only one thing - Run as Admin

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Hi @27091967

 

All you have to do is a Clean Boot: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/  to solve your issue,mate Wink

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you need to press the key combination: “Windows Key + R”;
In the “Run” window, type the message “msconfig” without quotes;
-you need to left click on the “OK” button;
Select “General” tab, from the toolbar and chose the feature called “ Selective startup”;
-uncheck the box found in the left of the message: “ Load startup items”;
Select “Service” tab, from the toolbar;
-check the box in the left of message: “Hide all Microsoft services”;
Left click on the “Disable all” button, found on the lower-right side of the window;
Left click on the “OK” button;
-a new message box will prompt on your display. Left click on the “Restart” button in order to restart your operating system.
 
NOTE save any open files and close all programs before restarting your computer.
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@27091967 Hi,

 

Have you been able to resolve this with the suggestions provided?

Let us know how you are getting on.

 

Cheers,

Nils

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