User:Garrett/Sandbox

Vista

Behaviour on this page applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows; for behaviour specific to 64-bit versions see 64-bit Windows.

Inherited behaviour

Some Windows XP behaviour is inherited (details incomplete).

Other problems

Can't change bindings or bindings lost on game restart

Microsoft DirectInput Mapper is not included with Vista due to IDirectInput8::ConfigureDevices being deprecated. Download it manually to fix the error.

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

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

7

Inherited behaviour

Most Windows Vista behaviour is inherited (details incomplete).

8

Inherited behaviour

Windows 7 behaviour is inherited except for the following:

Other problems

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.

8.1

Inherited behaviour

All Windows 8 behaviour is inherited.

Mouse problems

• Mouse input is incorrectly scaled: set the application compatibility to Disable display scaling on high DPI settings.
• Mouse pointer stutters or freezes: Use the fixit tool or make a compatibility package with NoDTToDITMouseBatch.
• Problems using keyboard and touchpad simultaneously: see Button clicks for internal touchpads and pointing sticks are not responsive while or shortly after the keyboard is used.

10

Inherited behaviour

Most Windows 8.1 behaviour is inherited (details incomplete).

Driver problems

Nvidia Optimus systems always run legacy DirectX games on integrated graphics

This behaviour affects DirectX 8 and earlier.

Windows reinstalls incorrect driver

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