Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit is a Windows utility suite for evaluating and troubleshooting compatibility problems with legacy programs. There are several tools that allow users to analyze older applications and reveal potential issues before installing them in the OS.

Package contents

Three main instruments are included in this suite:

Microsoft Application Analyzer;
Explorer Compatibility Evaluator;
Compatibility Administrator.

These tools are helpful for managing application inventory and creating compatibility reports. Additionally, it is possible to test apps for Internet Explorer support.

Compatibility Administrator

With the help of this component you can access a programming interface for mitigating technical issues. The instrument is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. There are options to create special compatibility modes for any old application and apply various patches. Moreover, you are able to install custom fix databases for resolving bugs and errors.

Extensive documentation with detailed descriptions for every function, command and operator is provided.

Please note that Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit is an obsolete software. It cannot be installed on a modern version of Windows.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you instruments for fixing compatibility issues with legacy apps;
it is possible to test and analyze programs to reveal potential problems;
there is a programming interface for resolving errors;
compatible with Windows XP and Vista.