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"Feature not included" or "Help not supported" when choosing help option

WinHelp (.hlp) files are not supported by default. Install WinHlp32.exe.

Can't set Windows NT 4.0 compatibility mode

This mode is no longer listed; use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (Windows 10, earlier versions) to make fixes using this mode.

Driver problems

Nvidia Optimus systems always run legacy DirectX games on integrated graphics

This behaviour occurs on Windows 10 and affects DirectX 8 and earlier.[1]

Windows reinstalls incorrect driver

For Windows 10 see How to temporarily prevent a Windows or driver update from reinstalling in Windows 10.


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