Yes, you can run Windows 7 CD games on Windows 10 by using a virtual machine or emulator.
Yes, you can run Windows 7 CD games on Windows 10 by using a virtual machine or emulator.
Likely you'll have to use Windows 7 compatibility mode, but I've managed to play old games smoothly on Windows 10. For example, Halo Combat Evolved and Unreal Tournament 99 work well there too.
Be aware not every game is the same. Some carry OLD DRM that can cause issues. TOCA3 includes DRM on startup files and Windows often crashes with a BSOD Loop each time you boot it up, forcing people to take the machine to a repair shop. This happens because a specific DLL file is loaded. Try Safe Mode, do some research, remove any links to the file, and restart. The GoodOldGames site offers TOCA3 without DRM... so I decided to look into older titles first.