Playing older Windows games on a modern computer?

[Baloo]

I play some older PC games on my computer:

X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic R

And the trick I use if some games don't want to work is:

Right-Click the game icon
Do Properties>Compatibility Tab.

Check "Run this Program in compatibility mode for:"

Select from the Drop Down Menu -Windows 98/Windows ME (Or Windows 95 depending on how old the game is)"

Check - "Run in 256 colors"

Check - "Run in 640x480 Screen Resolution"

You shouldn't have any more problems running old games after that. A lot of old games have problems with not running in 256 colors and some have trouble with not running in 640x480 as well.