Windows Vista: Programs and games

Installing and uninstalling programs
Install a program
Uninstall or change a program
Turn Windows features on or off
Troubleshoot installing or uninstalling programs

Program compatibility
What is program compatibility?
Make older programs run in Windows Vista
Start the Program Compatibility Wizard
Program Compatibility Assistant FAQ
Check program compatibility at the Windows Vista Compatibility Center

Setting default programs
Change which programs Windows uses by default
Change the default music or video player
Change the default e-mail program
Change your default web browser
What is Set Program Access and Computer Defaults?

Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot installing or uninstalling programs
Exit a program that is not responding
End a process
Why is Windows closing my program?
Stop a program from running automatically when Windows starts

Games
Learn about Windows games
Install a game in the Games folder
Troubleshoot game problems
Fix game performance problems
How can I tell if a game will run on this computer?
Specify which games children can play
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Related sites
Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Browse programs at Windows Marketplace
Games for Windows
Windows Media
Mobile PC