running an 8.5.1 installer fails on Win7

[falkpl]

Is there an easy work around to install an 8.5.1 application (build installer in LabVIEW proj) on a windows7 machine.  It fails the runtime installation.

I know I could rebuild the appliacation and installer in LabVIEW 2010 but am trying to avoid this since there are many copies throughout the world of this instalation disk.

[smercurio_fc]

This is the same issue as trying to install LabVIEW versions that are not officially supported on Windows 7. Did you try a search? This has come up many times.

Try to run the installer in compatibility mode for XP.

Try to run the installer with administrative rights.

Try to turn off the Aero interface.

Try to run the .msi file instead of "setup.exe".

As well as all the other ways to get "incompatible" programs installed on Windows 7.

[falkpl]

I will try your suggestions.

I am not installing labview but a labview exe installer for a custom app (has visa added as well).

Yes I searched, I find the search is not all that good (I tried 8.5 installer fails, 8.5 win7 and many other variations, most links had nothins to do with compatability issues).  I know it is not win7 supported though.

What posts were you refering to?

[smercurio_fc]

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@falkpl wrote:

I will try your suggestions.

I am not installing labview but a labview exe installer for a custom app (has visa added as well).

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I know - I understood that when reading your post. Same still applies here.

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What posts were you refering to?

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http://forums.ni.com/t5/forums/searchpage/tab/message?location=Board%3A170&q=labview+windows+7+insta...

[falkpl]

Thanks, it still doesnt install the runtime engine, I think I will just update the project to 2010 and rebuild the app and installer to be safe.  There are already over 50 copies of this app worldwide and I will just make a new version to support window 7 clients.