should i replace wind. 8 with a wind. 7? i have an install disc and not sure if wind. 8 is as bad as people say.
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You can go into the settings for Windows 8 and change the appearance to make it look like Windows 7. It's not that it's "bad," it's just different. Changing the settings will make it feel a lot more like what you're used to.
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Mine came with 7, but with the separate disc with 8, that I can install if I ever get brave enough, lol :)
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It runs on 8.1 I just played it yesterday. For games that have issues you can always right click on the .exe file and set compatibility mode to a earlier version of windows (If your using a PC).
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I currently do run on Windoes 7 and it does not need any extra installing software other than connecting to the computer. Very smooth process.
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I was very disappointed in Platinum V6 and had to go back to my old PM 18.1 in order to open my old files. I was in a bind: Had a new 8.1 computer that wouldn't recognize or accept my years of designs from many programs and wouldn't let me install my older programs so actually bought a new Windows 7 pro and installed all my old programs. I think the "cloud" is the technology of the future but what about our files of the past and present? I now have two computers. Dumb, but no options. FYI, I am 84.
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I am using Windows 7, Vista has a terrible reputation and would suspect that that is the problem. My advice is to dump Vista.
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When I bought mine last year, one of the major reasons I bought it was because it came with Win 7 instead of Win 8. I had - and still have - no desire to deal with the Win 8 fiasco.
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I don't remember if the disc came with it or not, it's been a while, sorry. If it came with, then I used it. I have Windows 7, so don't know about 8.
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This is a full install dvd, but only for a clean drive. I'm guessing the one for $199 is an upgrade...I would suggest Win 8.1.
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Not sure about all the versions, but you can always install multiple virtual operation system under Win 8 for old games.They run on my Win 7 for sure.
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Although it's not listed I have used it with Windiws 8. As I recall I had to download the driver from the c crane web site rather than use the disc. I would double check with c crane. They gave good telephone support and there is a number on their site
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Went in with no problem. But I had to get used to 8, what a different OS. Hope all goes well with your install.
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I have windows 7 which plays without problems so it probably plays ok. but I don t know but I have always enjoyed the game and would consider it worth the risk.
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All I got when I ordered Version R2013a was the 32 bit version. If the program isn't written to take advantage of a 64 bit system there should be no speed improvement. I don't have any problems running it on Windows 7 Professional 64 bit though.
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I had no problems with Win 7, did not try Win 8- it started to malfunction and I have not analyzed the problem yet- realized I was not going to use it as much because even with three screens(laptop and two others I can only really have two in content
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I have windowa 7---just finished the game. no problems.--Just turn off the anti virus programs when playing these games.
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You will have Win 7 at initial launch. The unit comes with Win 8 discs to add if you want. I can't speak to the Win 8 option because I'm not using it.