Developer Hack

After installing Cumulative update for your Windows 10, your program cannot start with the error message:

XXXXXX can’t run on Windows
Check for an updated version of this app that runs on Windows.
Compatibility Assistant
Check for updates – Dismiss

To bypass this problem and continue running the program:

1. Download and run this tool:

   Compatibility Administrator (64-bit)

2. Find the program that cannot run, then DISABLE the ENTRY that has: AppHelp – HARDBLOCK

3. That’s it!