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AlphaPro (all versions) is not Windows Vista/7 Compatible. It is possible to run it on Windows Vista, but Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit) versions are problematic. Microsoft have released a tool that allows older software to run on Windows 7 in "XP Mode". This is a Virtual PC (running Windows XP) where software can be installed and run as if it is on an XP machine.
 
AlphaPro (all versions) is not Windows Vista/7 Compatible. It is possible to run it on Windows Vista, but Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit) versions are problematic. Microsoft have released a tool that allows older software to run on Windows 7 in "XP Mode". This is a Virtual PC (running Windows XP) where software can be installed and run as if it is on an XP machine.
  
The "XP Mode" tool can be downloaded for free from Micorsoft's website: [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx]
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The "XP Mode" tool can be downloaded for free from Micorsoft's website: [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx]
  
  

Revision as of 16:04, 21 March 2011

AlphaPro (all versions) is not Windows Vista/7 Compatible. It is possible to run it on Windows Vista, but Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit) versions are problematic. Microsoft have released a tool that allows older software to run on Windows 7 in "XP Mode". This is a Virtual PC (running Windows XP) where software can be installed and run as if it is on an XP machine.

The "XP Mode" tool can be downloaded for free from Micorsoft's website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx


NOTE 1: To get the Sentinel SuperPro Dongle to work, the XP Mode virtual machine have to be configured to use USB devices.
NOTE 2: You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode