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| Windows 7 |
| Knitware version 2.50.2 programs were last updated to run on 32-bit Windows XP systems. As a result, they are now designated as “legacy applications” for Windows. With the release of Windows 7, it appeared that compatibility for legacy programs was restricted to the more “advanced” editions of Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate, etc., 32- or 64-bit), using “Microsoft Virtual PC” and “XP Mode” (referred to as running in “virtual mode” as opposed to “native mode”). Knitware programs have been tested to run without any problems on Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate in virtual mode. However, the majority of Windows 7 systems being sold are installed with Windows 7 Home, which does not support virtual mode, implying that users of Windows 7 Home cannot run Knitware programs, nor can “advanced” Windows 7 systems run Knitware in native mode. Another vital aspect of being able to run Knitware on Windows 7 in native mode involves the Borland Database Engine (BDE), a vital internal component of the Knitware programs. The old BDE that is integrated in the current Knitware programs cannot run in native mode on Windows 7. If the old BDE installed with Knitware is replaced with the updated BDE, then Knitware can be installed and set up to run on Windows 7 in native mode. To install and run Knitware on Windows 7, go to our download page to get the Knitware Installation Guide for Windows 7, along with the new version of BDE. |
| Disclaimer – READ BEFORE PROCEEDING Knitware been tested by Great Knit Designs (GKD) on:
Volunteer testers have reported success on the following systems:
Numerous problems have been reported with 64-bit Windows Home edition, and we are trying to figure out if it can work on that system. Until we complete our testing, assume it will NOT work on 64-bit Home edition. We will continue to update our list of confirmed installations as testing proceeds. This new procedure assumes a basic understanding of, and comfort level with, the way that Windows 7 sets up your disk and folders and such, running programs on Windows 7, navigating to websites, downloading files, and working through installation procedures. If you are not comfortable with doing all of this, we encourage you to obtain the assistance of someone who is. PLEASE TEST KNITWARE BY INSTALLING AND RUNNING THE **FREE** TRIAL PROGRAMS BEFORE PURCHASING A LICENSE -THANK YOU! |
