Normally, you can go to an app’s compatibility tab and tweak some settings, but what if the tab is missing? Don’t fret because it’s possible to get the tab back using the right set of tools.

What causes the compatibility tab to go missing?

Before going into what you can do to bring the compatibility tab on Windows 11 apps, it’s recommended you learn what causes the problem in the place. Because it’s worth noting the missing tab is not always the result of malware or anything malicious.

The system administrator may have disabled the tab: This is to prevent other people on a network from messing with software. If this is happening to you, ask the admin for help. You have disabled the tab either purposely or accidentally: To fix this, you can either go back in the system files to reenable the tab or use the Compatibility Troubleshooter – assuming it works. A file may have gotten corrupted after a recent update: It’s recommended that you uninstall the update to revert your computer back to an earlier state. It may not be compatible with Windows 11: Installing older apps can cause a weird compatibility program with newer versions of Windows. Games like Fallout 3 are notorious for this.

There are only a handful of ways to restore the compatibility tab on your computer. It’s also worth mentioning that there aren’t any quick and easy ways to fix this problem either.

How can I bring back the compatibility tab on Windows 11?

There are a few pieces of advice that we would like to give you prior to fixing this problem. They will go a long way to help you and save you future headaches:

Be careful of what you download. A fix for this problem has been circulating the internet which involves downloading a file for Registry Editor. Those types of files tend to have malware. Prior to making any changes, you should create a System Restore point in case you make a mistake and things go wrong. This will restore your computer to an earlier form. Make sure you have admin permissions or you contact the admin of your network so you can actually make changes. Without that level of control, you won’t be able to do these solutions.

1. Make older programs run properly

2. Use Group Policy Editor

This solution may be tricky to accomplish because the Local Group Policy Editor is not available on Windows 11 Home as it is exclusive to Windows 11 Pro. However, it is certainly possible to enable the tool on Windows 11 Home. Be aware it will require you to run a specific batch file to turn it on which is a little complicated to do. SPONSORED

3. Run compatibility troubleshooter

The purpose of this solution is to future-proof the compatibility error so that it doesn’t happen again; hopefully anyway. Alternatively, you can select the Troubleshooter Program option but there’s no real difference between the two. You’re ultimately doing the same thing with either choice.

Can I use the Local Group Policy Editor for other things?

Once you get the Local Group Policy Editor working on your Windows 11 computer, you’ll be able to do and fix all kinds of issues. And it would behoove you to read up on them in case they happen to you. The software can be used to fix Windows 11 installing the same old Intel graphics drivers over and over. You can use the Policy Editor to disable automatic updates, for instance. Additionally, you can also disable driver signature enforcement which is a security measure that only allows drivers signed by Microsoft to be installed. This is useful when trying to install custom drivers for apps, but be aware that doing so can put your PC at risk of malware. Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other native Windows software. And please tell us if there’s a specific guide for any Windows 11 error you’d like to see.

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