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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP.
Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
Verify to us, can you even install the program? If so, you can run it in
"Compatibility Mode". -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor "Stacey" wrote in message : I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
"Setup Halted"
System requirements error Wrong OS. AutoCAD supports Windows NT4.0,Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 ............................ This message pops up after setup wizard starts up and before actual program loading begins. Thanks.. "Michael D. Alligood" wrote: Verify to us, can you even install the program? If so, you can run it in "Compatibility Mode". -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor "Stacey" wrote in message : I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
Stacey wrote:
I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? Using Microsoft's free Virtual PC 2004, you could install (say) a virtual version of Windows 98 on your PC, and install AutoCAD on the virtual O/S. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
One reason being that win9* is written/coded in a completely different way
to winxp, and as such the older app may not be able to understand the later o/s (thats in broad terms) "Stacey" wrote in message ... I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
This is not XP's or Microsoft's fault. It is AutoCAD's fault for
coding the AutoCAD 2000 too tightly around the requirement for versions below Windows 2000. If you can not get it to work with the Compatibility modes or under any Virtual PC style utilty, you may have to consider get a updated version of AutoCAD that will work in XP. Stacey wrote: I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
Stacey wrote:
I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? This isn't really a matter of WinXP's being able or unable to run older applications. In most cases, WinXP would have absolutely no problem running any application designed for Win2K. In this case, your problem stems from the fact that AutoCAD 2K's developers specifically designed the application's installation routine to test for certain operating systems only, and to halt if one of those operating systems weren't found. Because WinXP isn't on that list, the installation fails. I've no doubt that if you were able to overcome that hurdle, and complete the installation, the software would work fine. You need to contact the makers of AutoCad 2K to see if they've provided a patch to rectify this deliberate (on their part) omission, or if they just want to sell you the next version of AutoCAD. You might try running the AutoCAD 2K CD's Setup.exe in one of WinXP's compatibility modes, but it'd be a long shot, at best. I doubt that the compatbility modes will be able to "fool" the hard-coded installation requirement. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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I have Windows XP Pro SP1 and I am running AutoCAD LT 2000i with no
problems. Aclt.exe file version: 21.0.5.120. I do not have anything set up on the Compatibility tab. -- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In , Stacey hunted and pecked: I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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Wesley Vogel wrote: I have Windows XP Pro SP1 and I am running AutoCAD LT 2000i with no problems. Aclt.exe file version: 21.0.5.120. I do not have anything set up on the Compatibility tab. -- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In , Stacey hunted and pecked: I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? Microsoft's Virtual Machine software may be your salvation. It will run genuine W/98 in a window on your XP system. Performace can ve very good since today's hardware is abouy 100x the speed of your machine when W/98 was current. If you try it and wind up using it, You might want to add as much memory as you wish you could afford when you bought yor W/09 machine. That's what? 256MB? Big deal. I think MS lets you use it for free. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx The only limitiation is that if you have some special old hardware, the drivers may not work in VM. -- a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m Harrison for Congress in NY 13CD www.harrison06.com Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001 |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
Stacey wrote:
I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? Try running the Program Compatibility Wizard (Start - All Programs - Accessories - Program Compatibility Wizard) and use it to launch the Setup/Install program on the Autocad 2000 CD. Select compatibility mode for Windows 98 or Windows NT4. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
I have installed Autocad R14 and Autocad 2000 (r2i land desktop) with no
problems and both run perfectly. I am curious if these programs run using Vista!? "Stacey" wrote: "Setup Halted" System requirements error Wrong OS. AutoCAD supports Windows NT4.0,Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 ........................... This message pops up after setup wizard starts up and before actual program loading begins. Thanks.. "Michael D. Alligood" wrote: Verify to us, can you even install the program? If so, you can run it in "Compatibility Mode". -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor "Stacey" wrote in message : I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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older programs not working with newer operating sys..
perhaps you could look into running a version of "virtual pc", I am checking
into this option myself for running "AutoCad 2i" on a Vista machine and making "Windows XP" a guest operating system. "Stacey" wrote: I want to install AutoCAD 2000 on my computer that runs on Windows XP. Apparently the operating system "XP" is to new for the software I want to install. It really don't make sence to me that the newer XP software cannot run programs that are made to run with older operating systems up to Windows 98.. Any way to fix this? |
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