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| Windows 7 |
| Knitware is a "legacy Windows application": it is a stable product that will work on any platform (operating system and hardware) that supports older 32-bit Windows XP applications. Numerous Knitware users have successfully installed and run Knitware on Windows 7. For more information, join the KnitwareUsers group (see below - not necessary to purchase a Knitware license) and search the message archive for various discussion threads on Windows 7. |
With regard to running Knitware on Windows 7, the main thing to remember is that Knitware is a 32-bit Windows XP program. So you need to do what is necessary on Windows 7 to run ANY 32-bit Windows XP program -- this MAY require running the program in "Windows XP Mode" on Windows 7. XP mode is available only for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions. None of the "Home" editions seem to support it, and all the new Windows 7 laptops and desktops are coming out preinstalled with some form of a Home edition. So before you upgrade to Windows 7 or purchase a Windows 7 program, be aware of this issue, Also, BE SURE to VERIFY this information with Microsoft or your computer vendor!!! We recommend that you refer to this link for significant information from Microsoft on this topic: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-m ode-in-windows-7 The information on this page includes pointers to check the compatibility of a program with the Program Compatibility troubleshooter, how to find out if your CPU will support WinXP compatibility mode, whether you have the right version of Win7, and from where you can download the Windows XP Mode compatibility package. |