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  • Feb 9, 2015, 12:50 PM
    beerexpert
    Downloaded Freeware Won't Install - Why?
    I'm running Windows 7 - SP1 - 64-bit. I'm a firm believer in trying & using freeware whenever possible. For the last several days, I've downloaded freeware from several different sources and when trying to install them, I get the message - "The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's System Information to see whether you need a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of the program.

    Can anyone offer suggestions?
  • Feb 9, 2015, 01:13 PM
    NeedKarma
    Likely the application is not designed for Windows 8. You could try this: How to Run Older Programs under Windows 8 - For Dummies
  • Feb 9, 2015, 02:13 PM
    ScottGem
    It may not be compatible with 64 bit Windows.
  • Feb 11, 2015, 08:38 AM
    beerexpert
    Sorry - I'm running Windows 7, 64-bit. The software I try to install IS 64-bit. Any other suggestions?
  • Feb 11, 2015, 09:10 AM
    ScottGem
    Contact the author.
  • Feb 11, 2015, 10:14 AM
    NeedKarma
    Impossible to tell without knowing the software in question.
  • Feb 12, 2015, 08:18 AM
    beerexpert
    So far, it's been about 10 different packages. I don't think it the software because it comes from different writers, etc, I'm sure it is something on my end - a setting, a driver, etc.
  • Feb 12, 2015, 09:02 AM
    NeedKarma
    Do you have something like Norton 360 installed? That's a nasty piece of computer slowing software.
  • Feb 12, 2015, 04:04 PM
    beerexpert
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Do you have something like Norton 360 installed? That's a nasty piece of computer slowing software.

    No I don't - never liked Norton - too invasive.

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