Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit Windows 10

This is where ACT shines. If an application fails because it can't write to a specific folder, you don't need to call the vendor for an update. You can create a Shim using the Compatibility Administrator.

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A Shim is a small piece of code that intercepts API calls. For example, you can apply the CorrectFilePaths shim to redirect a file write attempt from C:\Program Files to C:\Users\%Username%\AppData . The app thinks it is writing to the system folder, but Windows safely redirects it to the user profile. microsoft application compatibility toolkit windows 10