DEC Software - Vista Support



	Windows 7 and Windows Vista - Installation Problems
Everytime MicroSoft rolls out a new operating system, there are software problems. The release of Vista was no exception. We've attempted to help with some of these issues by providing the following suggestions. The advent of Windows 7, allowed most of us to kick Vista off our machines for good! But, for those of you who are trying to get software to work with Vista, here are some helpful tips. In short, we will work with you to get any program that you've purchased from us to work with the new Vista Windows system! Email us if you have any questions.

When some users attempt to run a newly installed program (as shown here, The Ultimate QuizShow v. 9.60) this screen pops up. This is an indication that Windows Vista wants you to be an administrator, in order to run the software. At this point, you have 2 strategies in order to run The Ultimate QuizShow on the machine.

Strategy # 1		Administrator

- Right click on the QuizShow icon. - Highlight the "Run as Administrator" option.


Strategy #2*		Compatibility Mode

- Right click on the QuizShow icon. - Highlight the "Properties" option.
- Click on the Compatibility tab - Click the Run the program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Ser. Pack 2)

Windows Vista - Run time errors (especially run time error 76)

If this error appears, it's because Windows Vista has installed your program in the wrong directory (all of the other version of Windows, handles the installation properly, Windows Vista throws us a curveball).
Not to worry though. Assuming your installation of our software (in this case Classroom Feud) has resulted in a directory structure similar to the one shown, all you have to do is copy the Cl_Feud subdirectory to the c:\Program Files

For those of you who need specific instructions:

	1. Use your mouse to highlight the Cl_Feud subdirectory (as shown).

	2. Click 'Ctrl-c' simultaneously.

	3. Use your mouse to highlight the c:\Program Files subdirectory (this subdirectory is one above the c:\Program Files x86) subdirectory.

	4. Click 'Ctrl-v' simultaneously. Again, you'll have to have administrative rights to do this copy.


Download Vista instructions in Word format - Vista Usage

* Note to system administrators - this is probably the option you will exercise when installing the software for a limited user. 1. Install the software for your user (as an administrator). 2. Log in as the limited user. 3. Then use the Compatibility tab so that the user is using the program in Windows XP mode.