Game deals and windows 7

I bought Red Faction. The first one, second, and one other. Two worked.The first one didn't work on my PC.I assume because I now have windows 7 and the first one is an old game. What this has done to me is make me want to investigate a game I want to buy before I do. It is an extra step I must take i.e. checking the compatibility. I wish those offering the games would include this information in their ads.

I bought Red Faction. The first one, second, and one other. Two worked.The first one didn't work on my PC.I assume because I now have windows 7 and the first one is an old game. What this has done to me is make me want to investigate a game I want to buy before I do. It is an extra step I must take i.e. checking the compatibility. I wish those offering the games would include this information in their ads.

Malphal

Things are harder to locate with Windows 7. If you have it you know what I mean. I haven't done that. I guess because I wanted to play the games that did work. So you are saying that if and when I find the compatibility mode function I can most likely play the older game? If so then my plan to put XP on another pc at home may be unnecessary. Cool. I will look into that. Thanks.