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  1. 03-09-2014 07:37 PM #1
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    Question Bentley Manual DVD vs. Windows 7 - will it work?

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    the Bentley Manual DVD only works with windows XP - has anyone managed to get the bentley dvd to work on their windows 7 computer? i'm thinking of getting the manual, but that really sucks that it doesn't work with any of the up-to-date operating systems..
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  2. 03-10-2014 02:49 AM #2
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    You have to use Windows XP Mode on Windows 7. Only way I've found that you can use it. I'm also guessing they are not selling well anymore considering you can't get anything with XP on it, and even businesses are finally upgrading from XP as well.
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  3. 03-10-2014 04:33 AM #3
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    Yes....

    Theres a fix on Bentleys website....
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikTip View Post
    Yes....

    Theres a fix on Bentleys website....
    Linky, please? I've been searching on the Bentley website, and I can't find it. The only thing I see are the various workarounds that may or may not work with Win7 Home Premium 64-bit.
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    none of those workarounds work, the only way to get it to run is using the XP mode virtual machine (or another VM running XP)
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikTip View Post
    Theres a fix on Bentleys website....
    https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/d...01806C701A079D
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    Quote Originally Posted by john_gonzo View Post
    https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/d...01806C701A079D
    Cliff Notes, use Windows XP on Windows 7 in some way/shape/form
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  8. 03-10-2014 06:20 PM #8
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    To run Windows XP mode you need to be running Peofessional. Other than that use a VMware with XP installed or use a computer running XP. You can also just run a dual boot on your computer so you can either boot to Windows 7 or Windows XP. Just make a small partition on your hard drive for XP. Big enough to run XP and have some space for the Bentley.
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    Quote Originally Posted by customa4 View Post
    To run Windows XP mode you need to be running Peofessional. Other than that use a VMware with XP installed or use a computer running XP. You can also just run a dual boot on your computer so you can either boot to Windows 7 or Windows XP. Just make a small partition on your hard drive for XP. Big enough to run XP and have some space for the Bentley.
    easier just to use a virtual machine, virtualbox is free
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    I agree, just putting options out there.
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    Yes, yes, all nice workarounds.

    But c'mon, this is 2014. If you want folks to purchase your software, make it compatible with current operating systems.

    That's why I went with the old school hardcover version. I don't want to dual boot or run on third-party shells.
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    Again, I agree! Update the damn software already!!!
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    I had to update my Windows 7 to Pro from Home edition...then download the XP thingy and the Bentley has been working this way for a number of years....
    I agree the Bentley should be up to current operating systems....
    But I also have Elsawin and others .....
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