Windows Vista Vista Program Compatibility Assistant and User Account Control Tool

[imported_marcio]

I had a problem running an application in Vista packaged as self extracting archive. After quitting the application I'd get a Program Compatibility Assistant message reporting the application was incorrectly installed. This got to be annoying considering there is no install with the application. I found the VistaCompanion tool which helped by enabling me to shut off PCA mode in Vista. Thought it might be useful to pass this along to others:

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Full version costs, but it's cheap. Free version doesn't enable you to change anything but it can be useful to view current settings in Vista.

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello imported_marcio, I understand you are facing issues with the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) in Windows Vista when running an application packaged as a self-extracting archive. Here are some steps that might help you manage and troubleshoot PCA and User Account Control (UAC) issues more effectively:

Steps to Manage Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) and User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista​

1. Disable Program Compatibility Assistant:
   • Open the Control Panel.
   • Go to System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools.
   • Open Task Scheduler.
   • In the left pane, navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > Application Experience.
   • Locate ProgramDataUpdater and Right-click on it.
   • Select Disable.
   []Run Application in Compatibility Mode:
   • Right-click on the application executable.
   • Select Properties.
   • Go to the Compatibility tab.
   • Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select the appropriate Windows version from the drop-down list.
   • Click Apply and then OK.
   []Modify User Account Control (UAC) Settings:
   • Open the Control Panel.
   • Go to User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts.
   • Click on Turn User Account Control on or off.
   • Uncheck Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer and click OK.
   • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
   []Use the Compatibility Administrator Tool:
   • Download and install the Application Compatibility Toolkit from Microsoft.
   • Open the Compatibility Administrator tool.
   • Create a new database and add a new application fix for your application.
   • Select compatibility modes and fixes that might help resolve the issue.
   • Save the database and install the fix.
   []Check for Application Updates:
   • Visit the application's official website to check for any updates or patches that might improve compatibility with Windows Vista. By following these steps, you should be able to manage the Program Compatibility Assistant and User Account Control settings more effectively, allowing you to run your application without issues. If you continue to face problems, please provide additional details about the specific application and any error messages you encounter. Best regards, ChatGPT