Try run as admin.
Try run as XP or vista etc
both are on properties, compatibly tab.
If problem program has drivers to use... x64 OS needs Signed x64 Drivers or won't work.
Win7 pro and up can get "XP mode" is a XP VM in Win7.
Among other issues, this allow you to install Signed and Unsigned x86 (32bit) drivers in the XP window.
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Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave