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Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB978637)

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Install this update to address an issue in which program compatibility settings are ignored and cause applications opened through another 32-bit application to exhibit Windows Vista behavior on Windows 7 x64 or Windows 2008 R2 x64/IA-64.
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    File name:
    Date Published:

    Windows6.1-KB978637-x64.msu

    2/22/2010

    Version:
    File size:

    978637

    418 KB

      Install this update to address an issue in which program compatibility settings are ignored and cause applications opened through another 32-bit application to exhibit Windows Vista behavior on Windows 7 x64 or Windows 2008 R2 x64/IA-64. The fix additionally prevents the user from receiving an incorrect ‘Program Compatibility Assistant’ warning that the installation has failed while it has actually succeeded. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
  • System Requirements

    Supported Operating System

    Windows 7


  • Install Instructions

      1. To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the following, or select another language from Change Language and then click Change.
        • Click Run to start the installation immediately.
        • Click Save to copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time.
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