Can I still use 2002 version?

[spacecomics]

I found my old A:M disk and inserted it in my not as old Windows 7 PC, and it says:

The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher.

I thought this PC would run both 32-bit and 64-bit. Is there a way to get this to work? The disk says ©2002. Can't afford a new version.

Thank you. --Roger

[robcat2075]

Hi Roger!

The CD versions haven't run without work-rounds since Windows 7 nixed some security holes.

I don't know if there is  way to run a version that old without going back to Windows 2K or maybe XP.

But when you were working on Tin Woodsman you must have had a later version than that?

[spacecomics]

Yes, I probably had a later CD version, maybe around 2005, not later than 2009.  But I can't find it 🙄

Thanks.

[robcat2075]

Try the compatibility stuff peirrotsc suggested and see if the installer will run.

[spacecomics]

OK I'll try later tonight, and look for my other cd too. Thanks.

[KingVidiot]

On 10/12/2018 at 5:58 PM, robcat2075 said:

Try the compatibility stuff peirrotsc suggested and see if the installer will run.

I tried a search for peirrotsc on the forum, no luck.

What was the specific workaround (or series of workarounds)?

[robcat2075]

11 minutes ago, KingVidiot said:

I tried a search for peirrotsc on the forum, no luck.

What was the specific workaround (or series of workarounds)?

 

 

 

This post has a link to a Microsoft bulletin explaining what to do.

I don't remember what it is. I just remember that i tried the registry modification version of it and and it worked.

 

[KingVidiot]

cool, thanks