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VxKex - Run Modern Windows Apps on Windows 7

VxKex provides API extensions that enable Windows 8, 8.1, and 10-exclusive applications to run on Windows 7.

Quick Start

1. Install VxKex
2. Right-click any program (.exe or .msi)
3. Open Properties
4. Select the VxKex tab
5. Check "Enable VxKex for this program"
6. Run the program

For advanced configuration, refer to "Application Compatibility List.docx" in C:\Program Files\VxKex

Features

• No system file modifications
• Minimal system impact
• No background services
• Optional shell extensions

Supported Applications

Notable applications that work with VxKex include:

• Modern browsers (Firefox, Chromium, Opera)
• Development tools (VSCode, Qt Creator, Python, Zig)
• Media applications (MPV, GIMP, Blender)
• Popular apps (Discord Canary, Spotify, GitHub Desktop)

Full compatibility list available in the installed documentation

Requirements

• Windows 7 Service Pack 1
• Recommended updates:
  • KB2533623
  • KB2670838
• Compatible with Extended Security Updates (ESUs)

FAQ

Q: Does it work with games?

A: Currently limited support. Future releases may improve gaming compatibility.

Q: Does it work on Windows 8/8.1?

A: VxKex is designed exclusively for Windows 7.

Q: How does it work?

A: VxKex injects a DLL using IFEO registry keys and redirects API calls to compatible implementations.

Technical Details

VxKex uses:

• IFEO (Image File Execution Options) for DLL injection
• Import table modification for API redirection
• Custom DLL implementations of modern Windows APIs