SUMMARY
The discussion centers on installing Adobe Photoshop 6.0 on a new Windows 10 laptop. Users report difficulties due to the absence of a setup.exe file, relying instead on an Autoplay feature that fails to execute the installation. Compatibility mode settings for Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows 7 were attempted but did not resolve the issue. The consensus suggests that the software's age and potential 16-bit dependencies may hinder installation, with recommendations to explore virtual machine solutions for compatibility.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Windows 10 compatibility settings
- Familiarity with 32-bit and 64-bit software architecture
- Knowledge of how to access and modify Autoplay settings in Windows
- Basic command line usage for enabling Windows features
NEXT STEPS
- Research how to enable NTVDM for running 16-bit applications on Windows 10
- Learn about using virtual machines to run legacy software
- Investigate the use of compatibility layers like WOW64 for 32-bit applications
- Explore alternative installation methods for legacy software without setup.exe
USEFUL FOR
This discussion is beneficial for users attempting to install legacy software on modern operating systems, particularly graphic designers, IT professionals, and anyone managing older Adobe products.