Win7HP-using Aust discs

[cristobel]

Hi
Looking for advice please.  I have bought a new laptop with Windows 7 HP.  Before I start it up, I'd like some feed back from others in Aust. regarding what discs run on this system.

I realise this is a sort of technical question, but my question relates to use of Australian discs produced by Digger, QFHS, BISA, etc.  Do they run OK on the Win7HP?  Do I need to download/upgrade to a different version of Windows? 

I have read some of the questions on the Technical thread, but particularly wanting to hear of experiences had by Aussies users.

The laptop is 4GB - 640 HDD - Windows 7PH and will run Office 2010.

Thanks, Chris.

[andycand]

Hi Chris

According to Digger Support information (link below) it will work with Windows 7 32-bit but not Windows 7 64-bit. You would need to check which you have

http://www.macbeth.com.au/digger/support.html#windows7

With other software I would check their website initially as they often have information regarding Windows 7

Andy

[deeiluka]

Hi Chris,

I was advised by other Rootschatters to get Windows 7 Professional 32 bit if I wanted my disks to work, also my older software, and I can report that I have had no problems.....and I have some rather old software.


Dee     

[cristobel]

Hi,
Thanks Andy and Dee,
Yes, on starting up the laptop I will have to decide between the 32 bit or 64 bit.  After 'googling' and reading up on the pros & cons, I think I'll go the 32 bit. 

I guess it's taking the easy way out, but the main thing is to be able to use all my discs without any hassles.  I'm not much of a 'tech head'.     And I hope BISA will work, as well as some of the older 'Proformat' discs !!   

I appreciate your advice. 
Cheers, Chris.

[Billyblue]

Chris
I see you're in S.A.
Why don't you ring Goulds who use QFHSDatasearch on some of their discs - Alan P. should be able to tell you whether your Windows 7 can read QFHS discs.  I'd be surprised if it can't.
If you don't get any joy from Goulds, PM me and I'll ask our Tech guru at QFHS

Dawn M.

[cristobel]

Hi Dawn,
I've checked the Gould site, and you can run the 64, but you need to download a Virtual PC, as shown in Andy's  link to Macbeth / Digger, however, the 32 bit is straight forward.  And they gave a list of products that run safely with Windows 7 variants.

But a good idea      why didn't I think of that       I will give them a ring on Monday and ask some specific questions from Alan P.

Cheers, Chris.

[Billyblue]

And you can tell him I suggested you ring him if you like.
He'll probably mentally chastise me, though that might be against his religion!

And if he can't tell you, remember to PM me so I can ask the system's designer.

Dawn M

[cristobel]

Thanks Dawn.

Will keep you posted.

Cheers, Chris.

[cristobel]

Hi Dawn,

I've rung Gould and they tell me the Digger / Macbeth discs are definitely Ok on the Win 7 using 32 bit.
I'm sending a quick PM as well.

Thanks, Chris.