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tiro_uspsss
09-24-2009, 07:07 PM
I swear many moons ago I did this - there was a prog that I wanted to run in WinServ-03 but it wouldnt install cause it wanted XP.. I did some funky thing to the .exe & got it working - & no its not the right click>compatability thing either - anyone know how to prevent a program from checking what OS version ur running?

TIA :toast:
Linux_Box
09-25-2009, 05:24 PM
there is/was a "dos" type command that would tell a program what version of MS OS you are using. I used this program a few times to get programs to work (but it was before XP). I think it is dosver or something like that. You basically tell it what OS to respond with when a certain program queries for it.
trance565
09-25-2009, 10:13 PM
theres a program called orca, you can edit things like that in exe's, it's how i isntalled itunes in xp64
tiro_uspsss
09-25-2009, 11:30 PM
theres a program called orca, you can edit things like that in exe's, it's how i isntalled itunes in xp64

mm.. cant seem to find it :(


there is/was a "dos" type command that would tell a program what version of MS OS you are using. I used this program a few times to get programs to work (but it was before XP). I think it is dosver or something like that. You basically tell it what OS to respond with when a certain program queries for it.

found it, tried it, too old :p: :up:
rogard
09-26-2009, 03:20 AM
Whats the program? and what error message are you getting? Have you though about a VM?
tiro_uspsss
09-26-2009, 03:29 AM
Whats the program? and what error message are you getting? Have you though about a VM?

well theres 2 progs: WMP10 & Nokia PC Suite (WMP10 isnt important - but Nokia is very :( )

Nokia wants XP :rolleyes:

have thought about VM, but for 1 friggin' prog its a bit of a joke :rolleyes:
rogard
09-26-2009, 03:36 AM
Yeah your right a vm for one prog is a bit crazy :)

Which version are you using? as from version 7.1 they support vista both 32bit and 64 bit
tiro_uspsss
09-26-2009, 03:42 AM
Yeah your right a vm for one prog is a bit crazy :)

Which version are you using? as from version 7.1 they support vista both 32bit and 64 bit

I'm running Windows Server 2003 EE x86
rogard
09-26-2009, 03:56 AM
lol genius!

How far have you got, does it stop on the install? or while running the program? Have you tried manually unpacking the cab files?
tiro_uspsss
09-26-2009, 04:07 AM
lol genius!

How far have you got, does it stop on the install? or while running the program? Have you tried manually unpacking the cab files?

yeah it stops on install - first thing u see: "this operating system is not supported" yaddayaddayadda

manually unpack cab files? :confused: sorry not that knowledgeable :p:
BenchZowner
09-26-2009, 04:54 AM
If it's using a Windows Installer or InstallShield setup then grab InstEd and open up the main msi file and delete ( remove ) any LaunchCondition ( 400 ) entries.
If you still can't get it done, tell me which Nokia PC Suite version you want to use and I'll modify it for ya ;)
tiro_uspsss
09-26-2009, 05:23 PM
heres a screenie, first thing that pops up after clicking the install file:

http://tpnk6q.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pwBWgA-beByNW0Zw279pWc8tNBxB5DEatnB63shJWOuHMuWz-1ffzO0QrqbD8Bu-dxboNB6f5P6ZpNkBoAd6cMhmHA2-ukV3R/nokia%20error.jpg


If it's using a Windows Installer or InstallShield setup then grab InstEd and open up the main msi file and delete ( remove ) any LaunchCondition ( 400 ) entries.
If you still can't get it done, tell me which Nokia PC Suite version you want to use and I'll modify it for ya ;)

:-/ ok, so for the interests of learning I will try what u have instructed :up:
messing with install files isnt my forte tho :p:
I'll let u know how I go & thank u very very much for your offer of further help - i'll take u up on it if I dont succeed :yepp: :up: :toast: :bows:
tiro_uspsss
09-26-2009, 05:38 PM
If it's using a Windows Installer or InstallShield setup then grab InstEd and open up the main msi file and delete ( remove ) any LaunchCondition ( 400 ) entries.
If you still can't get it done, tell me which Nokia PC Suite version you want to use and I'll modify it for ya ;)

ok I read ur post more carefully - no, I dont think it uses WinInstaller or InstallShield.. the install file extension is not '.msi' it is '.exe'.. I grabbed InstEd, tried to open the file, it failed :(
I'm willing to do more if u give me more instructions - that way I learn :) otherwise its your turn soldier! :D
If u would like a go, I'm needing the Nokia PC Suite for N95 (non 8GB version).. hang on.. I'll see if I can get a link for u ;) ..
here we are:
http://www.nokiausa.com/get-support-and-software/software/nokia-pc-suites/compatibility-and-download#32

hope that works! :up:
thank u again! :toast: