Searching for Fixed Applications in Compatibility Administrator
Applies to
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
With the search functionality in Compatibility Administrator, you can locate specific executable (.exe) files with previously applied compatibility fixes, compatibility modes, or AppHelp messages. This is particularly useful if you are trying to identify applications with a specific compatibility fix or identifying which fixes are applied to a specific application.
The Query Compatibility Databases tool provides additional search options. For more information, see Searching for Installed Compatibility Fixes with the Query Tool in Compatibility Administrator.
Searching for Previously Applied Compatibility Fixes
Important
You must perform your search with the correct version of the Compatibility Administrator tool. If you are searching for a 32-bit custom database, you must use the 32-bit version of Compatibility Administrator. If you are searching for a 64-bit custom database, you must use the 64-bit version of Compatibility Administrator.
To search for previous fixes
On the Compatibility Administrator toolbar, click Search.
Click Browse to locate the directory location to search for .exe files.
Select at least one check box from Entries with Compatibility Fixes, Entries with Compatibility Modes, or Entries with AppHelp.
Click Find Now.
The query runs, returning your results in the lower pane.
Viewing Your Query Results
Your query results display the affected files, the application location, the application name, the type of compatibility fix, and the custom database that provided the fix.
Exporting Your Query Results
You can export your search results to a text (.txt) file for later review or archival.
To export your search results
In the Search for Fixes dialog box, click Export.
Browse to the location where you want to store your search result file, and then click Save.