title: Old XP software on Windows 7 Compatibility Mode
body: <p>I have an old video player software that works happily on XP but refuses to play in Windows 7. I have tried "Compatibility Mode", which of course doesn't work (does it ever?) </p>
  
  <p>The software plays proprietary CCTV video files and is the only software able to do this. I need to get it to play in Windows 7. I can play it in a Virtual Box XP or XP mode, but that is a pain for my application.</p>
  
  <p>My question is: What might be preventing the software from playing? How might I go about finding the problem?</p>
  
  <p>The software is a stand-along single exe. It doesn't install. Double click on the exe in XP and it opens and plays. Double click in Win7 and it opens and shows a black play window.</p>
  
  <p>Alternatively, is there any 3rd party software out there that does a better version of "compatibility mode"?</p>
  
  <p>Any thoughts?</p>