How to bypass Program Compatibility Assistant in Windows 8?

Solution 1:

I found a way to do it, using the Local Group Policy Editor:

  1. Press Win+R
  2. Run gpedit.msc
  3. Navigate to: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Application Compatibility
  4. Enable both settings:
    • Turn off Application Compatibility Engine
    • Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant

Disabled Settings

Then the installation executes normally.