Help installing old programs onto new a Win 10 computer

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A user with a 7th generation i5 laptop is attempting to install Adobe Photoshop 6.0, an older software version, but encounters installation issues due to the absence of a setup.exe file, relying instead on an Autoplay feature. Despite trying various compatibility modes and running as an administrator, the installation fails to progress after the initial prompt. Suggestions include checking for hidden executable files on the installation CD, as files copied from CDs can be read-only, which may cause problems. The discussion highlights the challenges of running legacy software on modern operating systems, particularly 64-bit Windows 10, which lacks support for 16-bit installers commonly used by older applications. A virtual machine is recommended as a potential solution for running such legacy software. Ultimately, the user discovers a hidden setup application file after enabling the display of hidden files, allowing them to successfully install Photoshop and indicating that similar methods could be applied to other legacy software.
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Is there a setup.exe on the cd-rom? If so, try running that.
 
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Svein said:
Try this: https://adobe-photoshop-free.en.lo4d.com/. If it works, use your original serial number...
Thanks

I got in, it want me to install all different things, is it safe?

Thanks
 
  • #34
rcgldr said:
Is there a setup.exe on the cd-rom? If so, try running that.
There is none.
 
  • #35
yungman said:
You have file extensions turned off. Which means you likely have hide system files activated as well.
It's possible that setup.exe is hidden. It's also possible it's in a different directory (say, the AUTOPLAY directory there).

(Just Google 'view hidden files win 10')

Open autoplay/autorun in Notepad to see what file(s) it runs.
 
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yungman said:
Thanks

I got in, it want me to install all different things, is it safe?

Thanks
Such as?
 
  • #37
Svein said:
Try this: https://adobe-photoshop-free.en.lo4d.com/. If it works, use your original serial number...

Hi

I tried that, it just take me to install all sort of things other than the photoshop. It just go round and round...as I expected.

Now the question is how do I uninstall all the tracking stuffs. I went to the install programs, it's not there.
 
  • #38
DaveC426913 said:
You have file extensions turned off. Which means you likely have hide system files activated as well.
It's possible that setup.exe is hidden. It's also possible it's in a different directory (say, the AUTOPLAY directory there).

(Just Google 'view hidden files win 10')

Open autoplay/autorun in Notepad to see what file(s) it runs.
Thanks

That worked, I displayed the hidden files, sure enough there is a Setup application file, I installed the Photoshop...my original 6.0 from CD.

Thanks

Alan
 
  • #39
Looks like I can do the same thing for the Avery program CD also. Big Boss doesn't want new programs, just the ones she's familiar with.

Sure learn a lot monkeying with win 10. I have been using win7, it's a good experience. Thanks for all your help.

Alan
 
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