Windows 7 wont let me run Pinnacle Studio 10?

You must reinstall your programs if you went from XP to Windows 7.

Locate the installation disks and any associated product/license keys for all your programs because you'll need to manually reinstall all programs. If you downloaded some programs from the Internet you can redownload them.

Do you have the newest version of the software? Some older programs/versions may not work in Windows 7.

If not check with the program maker if they have any updates or patches for the software.

Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check program compatibility:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Troubleshoot Compatibility

This can help with some (but not all) programs:

1. Uninstall the program if it's already installed. Then when you install/reinstall it instead of double clicking on the install file right click it and select "Troubleshoot Compatibility"
2. Then click "Try Recommended Settings" and in the next windows click "Start the Program" to install it.
3. After it installs see if it works correctly. Please note - some programs may not be able to run in windows 7.

More details about how to make older programs run in this version of Windows:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

If Troubleshooting Compatibility doesn't work the program might require administrative permissions to function:

If the program is not installed:

Instead of double clicking on the install file right click it and select "Run as Administrator"

If the program is already installed:

In the All Programs list in the Start menu, right-click the program that you are troubleshooting, and then click Run as Administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, then click Continue. If the program now runs correctly, the program requires administrative permissions to function.