Troubleshoot and Install Audio Drivers & Older versions of Software in Windows 7
Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows 7, is astounding compared to 
its other OS siblings, even being in beta.
The performance, boot time improvements, graphics, less memory usage, better system and network administration facilities, grouping of recently used files based on applications are few of its widely welcomed features. Another important feature is the facility to install an older version of software or drivers with Compatibility mode.
To install your old versions of software or drivers which were working well with older versions of Windows, like Vista, XP, 2000 or 98, you need to right click on the setup or installer and choose the “Troubleshoot Compatibility” option. Then you will get a Wizard for Program Compatibility. After choosing a required option from the lists of problems or choosing “I don’t see my problem listed” from the Program Compatibility wizard will get you a wizard window for choosing the Windows Operating system within in which the application or driver software was working correctly. Choose the corresponding operating system from the list and then click and proceed to finish the wizard page.
In order to install Realtek HD Audio drivers on Windows 7, download the latest driver from Realtek download link and install sound drivers in Program compatibility mode using troubleshoot compatibility option. Using the same Program Compatibility mode, you can install Skype, Nokia PC Suite and other older software on Windows 7.
