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Forum: Performance & Maintenance 27 Feb 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 6,438
Posted By SteveTompkins
Do this :...

Do this : http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/37891-windows-7-rundll32-exe-50-cpu-load.html

It works!
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 27 Feb 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 6,438
Posted By SteveTompkins
I had the same problem with Hostile Waters. I...

I had the same problem with Hostile Waters. I think this is an older application issue. I have seen posts with the same issue for games like StarCraft as well. Other, newer games run fine on my...
Forum: Software 26 Feb 2010
Replies: 0
Views: 2,841
Posted By SteveTompkins
3DS Max 6

Hi,

Has anyone managed to install 3D Studio Max 6 on Win 7? I have tried in compatibility mode and stand alone but get an error at the end of the install that backs out the install. I am just...
Forum: Software 17 Feb 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By SteveTompkins
To VM or not to VM

That is the question... In order to get around a recent 64-bit operating system issue I installed VirtualBox and put bot WinXP and Ubuntu on. Firstly, VirtualBox is great! Easy to use, well...
Forum: Software 03 Feb 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
That's great Jimbo. Thanks for your help!

That's great Jimbo. Thanks for your help!
Forum: Software 02 Feb 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
**Update** - I tried to install the software in...

**Update** - I tried to install the software in compatibility mode. Unfortunately the setup seems to still look at the base OS and sees it's 64-bit. Next stop is to install VirtualBox and Win XP and...
Forum: Software 01 Feb 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
I realised I did the typical frustrated noob...

I realised I did the typical frustrated noob thing and didn't use my own brain or search engine. I found loads of articles out there about installing in compatibility mode. I'll give it a whirl and...
Forum: Software 01 Feb 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
Thank you so much for you suggestion. Is there a...

Thank you so much for you suggestion. Is there a tutorial on installing in compatibility mode? I found one for running in compatibility mode but not installing. I have a licensed copy of XP so I can...
Forum: Software 31 Jan 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
Hi, Have you tried this? ...

Hi,
Have you tried this?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup.html[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately Virtual Machine is not available for Home Premium. It was my first...
Forum: Software 31 Jan 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 18,590
Posted By SteveTompkins
Installing 32 bit applications on 64 bit system.

I need to install an Informatica app that runs only on 32 bit systems, usually only Win XP.

I am running Win 7 Home Prem 64 bit. So I need to install XP as part of a dual boot system. Or just bin...
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