Help installing old programs onto new a Win 10 computer

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of installing an old version of Adobe Photoshop (6.0) on a new Windows 10 laptop. Participants explore various compatibility issues, installation methods, and potential solutions for running legacy software on modern operating systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the absence of a setup.exe file, indicating reliance on an Autoplay feature that may not function as intended.
  • Another participant suggests checking for executables on the CD and mentions that files copied from a CD may be read-only, which could cause installation issues.
  • Several participants express skepticism about the feasibility of running such old software on a modern OS, citing significant changes in hardware and operating systems over the years.
  • One participant proposes that the installation might fail due to the age of the software's certificate, which Windows may no longer recognize as valid.
  • Another participant emphasizes that Adobe software typically requires numerous registry entries during installation, which would not be preserved by simply copying files.
  • There are multiple suggestions to inspect the Autoplay file for potential hidden setup files or to run commands manually if the auto-inform feature is disabled.
  • One participant recounts their attempts to install the software using various compatibility modes, all of which were unsuccessful.
  • Another participant raises the possibility that the installation may not complete due to missing dependencies that were originally present in older versions of Windows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the feasibility of installing the software, with no clear consensus on a solution. Some agree on the challenges posed by the age of the software and the changes in the operating system, while others propose different troubleshooting methods without reaching a definitive resolution.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of a setup.exe file, potential read-only status of copied files, and the possibility of missing dependencies that could affect installation. The discussion also highlights the complexity of software installation processes that involve registry modifications.

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  • #32
Is there a setup.exe on the cd-rom? If so, try running that.
 
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  • #34
rcgldr said:
Is there a setup.exe on the cd-rom? If so, try running that.
There is none.
 
  • #35
yungman said:
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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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  • #36
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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