User:Mjb/Setting application compatibility mode

You can set application compatibility mode for multiple files at once.

To set Windows XP Service Pack 3 mode for all .exe files in a folder:



If you want it to be for all users, use HKLM instead of HKCU. If you do that, though, you won't be able to change it in the file Properties > Compatibility dialog.

The  value is a space-separated list of values. The first value must be one of:

The rest are optional:

To unset:



Leave off the  if you want to be prompted for confirmation every time.