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    Powertoys Calculator for Vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by imdashep, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. imdashep

    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    XP's powertoys calculator was perfect. However, I can't get it to work on Vista, and there are no equivalent gadgets that I have been able to find. Any recommendations? I am an intermediate tech person, meaning I know my way around a computer but anything involving programing or jargon is a tad beyond me. Thanks!
     
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    bump? thanks
     
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    Try running the compatibility as XP in properties.
     
    McGrady, Sep 12, 2008
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    How do I do that?
     
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    get in powertoys calc > right click > properties > compatibility tab
     
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    I did that on the downloaded file, but didn't do anything.
     
    imdashep, Sep 12, 2008
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    What do you mean on the downloaded file?
     
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    "downloaded file"???

    You have to do it on powertoys calc, whereever it is....
     
    fonduekid, Sep 12, 2008
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    Just right click Powertoys, then properties, then Compatibility tab, then check "Run this program in compatibility for Windows XP"
     
    McGrady, Sep 12, 2008
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    anonymousd, Feb 17, 2009
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