Cannont run executables in Windows 8

[Hatefk]

This problem has been probably solved, but I could not find a thread in this forum to explain whats the solution to the below problem:

We have developed a software pacakge in LabView 2012 SP1. The installation works fine in all versions of Windows from (XP 32Bits to 764Bits Pro), However after installing the softwrae in a new machine with Windows 8 32Bit (this PC used to have Win7 and used to run the software just fine) I get the following message:

" the vi is not executable the full development " (multiple times in a single dialog).

Any clues how to fix this?

Should I upgrade my LabView or is this just as easy as changing couple of checkboxes in project settings? Also, I dont care how big my installer will be as long as it will run on the new machine.

Thanks for you help and looking forward for your tips!

[Hatefk]

After installing labview (2012 SP1) itself, the program started to work. So which version or what type of runtime engine or NI development package should I install on target computers to make the software work?

[Hatefk]

BTW, for some reason I am not able to edit my original post up there, the error Im getting is:

"The VI is not executable. The full development version of LabVIEW is required to fix the errors."

I have seen this TThread but I think it is a separate issue!

Thanks in advance

[Hatefk · Accepted solution]

I resolved the root of the issue!

Its about having an older versoin of MS .Net Fx installed!

(LV needs 2.0 and 3.5 which the software installs it itself but win 8 only comes with 4.5 enabled.)

This page describes how to turn on/off windows features:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-8/net-framework-windows-8

Thanks everyone!