QuickBooks running on Windows 10 64-bit

Posted on September 6, 2020 by simonbooth

It is not possible to run the following versions of QuickBooks on 64bit Windows 10 because the application itself is 16bit (not just the setup)

QuickBooks 2000 (Payroll & Accounting)
QuickBooks Pro 5.0

Installing InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10

Posted on March 26, 2020 by simonbooth

You may be running into various errors when you install your InstaForm on Windows 10, example…

Application Terminated: Error: Null object reference at line ….

It is possible to install Nova’s InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10 and make it work just fine, just follow these instructions…

How to install Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0

You will need to obtain the Longbow Reviver App from here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 CD to your hard drive, copy to a folder path c:\CDs\InstaForm
Start the Longbow Reviver App…
1. Select the 1st tab named “Old Installer Reviver” and using the ‘…’ button pick the C:\CDs\InstaForm\NXW folder
2. Next, click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
3. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
Install as normal, except:
1. Be sure to install to precisely to this folder – c:\InstaForm\Invoices and Estimates Pro – not the folder prompted in setup which installs to Program Files…
2. Close setup – Do not reboot if prompted to do so

Now InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 is installed, but we need to fix the program files…
1. Go back to the Longbow Reviver app…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver” and using the ‘…’ button pick the newly installed folder c:\InstaForm\Invoices and Estimates Pro
3. Set the “Run As” dropdown to Windows XP sp2
4. Next, click ‘Fix Old Program’ then click ‘YES’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10!

Install QuickCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on November 7, 2019 by simonbooth

This post solves the installation problems installing QuickCAD on new versions of Windows, in particular this error which prevents installation…

Windows 16bit setup error - This app can't run on your PC — Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC

How to install QuickCAD

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Reviver App here (you will need V4.23 or newer)
Start the Reviver App and note the user interface
Insert your QuickCAD CD
1. From the “Old Installer Reviver” tab, use the ‘…’ button to pick your QuickCAD CD.
2. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer‘ button
  1. Follow the instructions for copying the CD
3. Once the CD is copied the Reviver App will run a process on the copy of the CD, then launch the setup.
  1. Be patient as the process can take up to 45 minutes.
  2. Once the setup appears, stop and read the next step
Once the setup application appears, enter your information as normal except when you get to the installation folder…
1. You **must** change the default path to c:\quickcad
2. do not run QuickCAD at the end of the setup because an extra step is needed to fix the program files.

You *must* change the install path to c:\quickcad

Once the setup is complete, go back to the Reviver App and wait for Success! to be displayed.
Now back in the Reviver App, pick the “Old Program Reviver” tab
- Using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\quickcad path
- Now click ‘Fix Old Program‘
  - When it asks if you want to re-register, say Yes
Once the Reviver App displays Success! you can run your c:\quickcad\QuickCad.exe happily ever after.

Installing 32-bit AutoCAD Electrical 2012 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on October 16, 2019 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD Electrical 2012 on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Electrical 2012”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD® Electrical 2012. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD Electrical 2012 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

How to install AutoCAD Electrical 2012

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD installation CD
2. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, then…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Now switch back in the Converter App and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing AutoCAD Electrical 2012 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here

AutoCAD Electrical 32bit 2012 sp1 – install as normal
Install the 2012 Ribbon Hotfix – install as normal

Troubleshooting

– If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Installing 64-bit AutoCAD Electrical 2012 on Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on September 24, 2019 by simonbooth

AutoCAD Electrical 2012 was not designed to run in Windows 10 (Windows 10 was released after AutoCAD 2012) and inevitably you will run into issues such as the infamous Ribbon crashing issue, slow startup problems, text scaling issues, etc.

How to install AutoCAD Electrical 2012

First, uninstall any existing AutoCAD Electrical 2012 installations on your computer
Next obtain a copy of the Longbow Converter App, download here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using your mouse, click the “32bit” button so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface.
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Once you have completed the AutoCAD installation process…
  1. Completely close the setup program
  2. Go back to the Converter App and make sure it states “Success!”
Now you can run your AutoCAD as normal

Troubleshooting

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Error: “Please install DirectX before installing AutoCAD”

Posted on July 28, 2019 by simonbooth

While installing AutoCAD you may run into a blocking issue whereby the DirectX runtime (which AutoCAD relies upon for its hardware 3D capability) fails to install for some reason (Error 1603). Solutions posted on Autodesk website show how to edit the setup.ini file to try and solve this issue, however, upon doing so you get a new error, for instance…

“Error: Please install DirectX before installing AutoCAD MEP 2013”

You can easily solve this issue (and others) by installing your AutoCAD using the Longbow Converter App. It manages the install and bypasses all issues like these automatically so you can be up and running again. You will need V11.19 or newer of the Converter App). But be aware of these caveats:

The Converter will allow you to ignore the DirectX failure and allow AutoCAD to correctly install, but DirectX won’t be installed. This means that:
- 2D will work fine
- 3D will work fine, but only in Software mode (slower)
- Every time you start AutoCAD you will get a Heidi error, like this one…
  
  “…the configured heidi driver cannot be loaded…“
  
  to stop this, in AutoCAD, right click the Command Line->Options->System->Graphics Performance->HardWare Acceleration: Turn off

Install 32-bit AutoCAD 2019 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on July 11, 2019 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running 32bit AutoCAD 2019 on 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Some common issues are error messages like these…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® 2019”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD® 2019. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2019 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

How to install AutoCAD 2019

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD installation CD
2. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow the instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so.
  3. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Troubleshooting

No issues at this time

Install 32-bit AutoCAD 2018 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on July 11, 2019 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running 32bit AutoCAD 2018 on 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Some common issues are error messages like these…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® 2018”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD® 2018. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2018 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

How to install AutoCAD 2018

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD installation CD
2. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow the instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so.
  3. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Troubleshooting

No issues at this time

Installing Terrain Navigator Pro on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on April 4, 2019 by simonbooth

While attempting to install MapTech’s Terrain Navigator Professional on 64bit Windows 7, 8 or 10 you receive this error…

Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC

You can solve the problem with our Longbow Reviver solution

How to install Terrain Navigator Pro

First you need to purchase the Longbow Reviver here – sorry, it’s not free
Insert your Terrain Navigator CD into your computer
Next, start In the Reviver App
1. Click on the 1st tab named “Old Installer Reviver“
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick the path to the CD
3. Now click “Fix and Run Old installer”
  1. Follow the on screen prompts…
  2. BE PATIENT – Terrain Navigator Setup may take up to 90 minutes to start, when it does stop and read the next step
Once the Terrain Navigator Pro setup starts up
1. install as normal except when prompted for the installation path, don’t install to c:\Program Files\Maptech\Terrain Navigator Pro but instead install to
  c:\Maptech\Terrain Navigator Pro as shown below…

c:\Maptech\Terrain Navigator Pro as shown above

Once setup is complete, you can now happily run
c:\Maptech\Terrain Navigator Pro\Terpro\terpro.exe

Troubleshooting

If you still are running into issues, contact Longbow Support

Installing Microsoft Office 2007 on Windows 10

Posted on March 8, 2019 by simonbooth

Recently, I had problems installing Office 2007 on Windows 10 64bit… The issue was unexplained; Office 2007 setup simply “failed installing PowerPoint” and then just gave up without any error messages. So here’s what I did to solve it:

How to install Office 2007

First step, purchase this tool, the Longbow Reviver here – sorry, it’s not free 🙁
Insert the Microsoft Office CD into your computer
Next, start In the Reviver App
1. Click on the tab named “Old Program Reviver“
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick the path to the CD
3. Select “Windows Vista” from the “Run As” dropdown
4. Now click “Fix Old Program“
Once the Reviver tool has completed, run setup.exe from the Microsoft CD to install as normal

Troubleshooting

If you still are running into issues, contact Longbow Support

Installing Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on February 12, 2019 by simonbooth

This post solves all issues related to installing Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 both 64bit and 32bit…

How to install Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS

A quick word of advice: best to follow the instructions below precisely and to the letter, including folder names and paths, that way you will reduce the risk of having any problems…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire
Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\PhotoshopCS
Start the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. Using the “…” button, pick the c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\PhotoshopCS\Photoshop folder
3. Now click the Fix and Run Old Installer button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK… (read the next step)
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder…
1. make sure you update the entry from .C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop CS to c:\Adobe\Photoshop CS
2. Repeat – You *must* install to
  c:\Adobe\Photoshop CS
Now carry on with the install…
Once Photoshop is installed…
1. quit the Adobe setup and go back to the Reviver tool
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. using the “…” button pick the newly installed c:\Adobe\Photoshop CS folder and click Fix Old Program.
Now you can happily run your Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit!

Troubleshooting

If you are getting a WinHelp() error when pressing F1 to try and access the Help system then simply install the WinHelp (WinHlp32.exe) module from Microsoft

Installing Adobe Photoshop 5 LE on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on February 12, 2019 by simonbooth

This post solves all issues related to installing Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 both 64bit and 32bit…

…including the Autoplay application where it simply does nothing…

Adobe Photoshop Autoplay options do nothing

and/or you are seeing a message appear when running 16bit setup.exe…

This app can't run on your PC. To find a version that runs with your PC check with the publisher — This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version that runs with your PC check with the publisher.

Installing your Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

How to install Adobe Photoshop 5 Limited Edition

A quick word of advice: best to follow the instructions below precisely and to the letter, including folder names and paths, that way you will reduce the risk of having any problems…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Adobe Photoshop 5.0 install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Photoshop5
Start the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. Using the “…” button, pick the c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Photoshop5\PHOTOSLE folder
3. Now click the Fix and Run Old Installer button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK… (read the next step)
Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 to 90 minutes for your Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition setup.exe program to appear (be patient!)
1. Once the Photoshop 5 setup application displays all in Blue, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, make sure you update the entry from .\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0 LE (notice the dot at the beginning) to c:\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0 LE
Now carry on with the install…
1. Ignore any errors related to not being able to “…create the folder ‘Adobe Photoshop 5′”, you will have to manually create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0 LE\photosle.exe by hand.
2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once Photoshop is installed
1. quit the Adobe setup and go back to the Reviver tool
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. using the “…” button pick the newly installed c:\Adobe folder and click Fix Old Program.
Finally, create a shortcut on your Desktop which points to c:\Adobe\Photoshop 5.0\photosle.exe
Now you can happily run your Adobe Photoshop 5.0 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit!

Troubleshooting

If you are getting a WinHelp() error when pressing F1 to try and access the Help system then simply install the WinHelp (WinHlp32.exe) module from Microsoft

Installing AutoCAD Map 2000i on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on February 9, 2019 by simonbooth

AutoCAD Map 2000i users are very used to the software package and cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, you will inevitably run into problems either installing or running your AutoCAD again – a common fault is the error dialog stating “Runtime Error!”

How to install AutoCAD Map 2000i

If you have an existing faulty Map 2000i installation, uninstall it.
Next, obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter App and note the user interface
Insert your AutoCAD CD into your computer
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
2. Using the “…” button pick your AutoCAD CD
3. Click “Run Old Installer” and follow the Converter’s instructions.
4. Once the AutoCAD Map 2000i setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acad2000i (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Map 2000i as usually prompted by default)**
Once installed
1. do not reboot if prompted to do so.
2. Fully close the AutoCAD setup application
3. Finally, let the Converter App finish processing
Now, you can happily run your AutoCAD 2000i on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

Installing the ER Mapper Imagery Plugin for AutoCAD 2000i

If you are having problems installing the
ER Mapper Imagery Plugin for AutoCAD 2000i, try this…

Start In the Converter App again\
Select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
1. Using the “…” button pick the folder where your ACAD2000_ECW_Plugin exe is
2. Now hit “Fix Old Program“
3. Once the Converter app is complete, run the
  ACAD2000_ECW_Plugin exe as normal

Troubleshooting

If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Make CAP Studio 20-20 work on 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10

Posted on January 28, 2019 by simonbooth

As a CAP Studio user, you need AutoCAD installed… But when you try installing AutoCAD you get one of these error messages…

This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD
You cannot install this product on the current operating system
You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system
This is a 32-bit AutoCAD. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows

Here’s how to get around those errors…

How to install AutoCAD for use with CAP Studio 20-20

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD CD
2. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when finished.
Once AutoCAD is installed, close the Converter app
1. At this point AutoCAD will now run as normal!

Now that AutoCAD is installed, install CAP Studio…

Insert your CAP Studio installation media and pick install as normal.
- NOTE: The sentinel software may inform you that it failed to install, if it does, it will ask if you still want to carry on with the installation, simply pick Yes and let it install – it should work fine.
- Once CAP Studio installs…
  - run AutoCAD as normal
  - Once AutoCAD has started up, type ‘CAP‘ at the AutoCAD commandline
  - Notice CAP Studio is now running perfectly on Windows 64bit inside of AutoCAD 32bit!

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 6 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on December 12, 2018 by simonbooth

If you are trying to install your old version of AutoCAD MDT 6 on new versions of Windows you can run into lots of problems. Because there are so many issues, we created an App called the Longbow Converter to automatically smooth over installation and running issues for you.

All you need to do is follow these steps to install your AutoCAD MDT 6 on Windows 10 and make it work…

How to install AutoCAD MDT 6 on Windows

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

I recommend that you follow these steps precisely so to eliminate the risk of something going wrong with the install…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Insert your MDT 6 CD into your computer
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver”
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick your MDT 6 CD
  1. Now click the “Run Old Installer” button
  2. Next, just follow the Converter’s instructions.
3. Once the MDT 6 setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\mdt2002 (not Program Files (x86)\Mechanical Desktop 6 as usually prompted by default)**
Once installed, completely close the setup application
1. Now go back to the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
2. Finally, reboot your PC and run your AutoCAD as normal

Troubleshooting

If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD Copyright 2018 (c) Longbow Software

Installing old versions of AutoCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on July 22, 2018 by simonbooth

Old versions of AutoCAD were not designed to run in newer versions of Windows and you will find that installing them as you always did before will encounter lots of issues, even failing while installing too.

The Longbow Converter app allows old versions of AutoCAD to be installed on new versions of Windows, removing all known compatibility issues automatically for you.

Instructions for installing old versions of AutoCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Versions

AutoCAD 2008 | AutoCAD 2009 | AutoCAD 2010 | AutoCAD 2011 | AutoCAD 2012 | AutoCAD 2013
AutoCAD 2014 | AutoCAD 2015 | AutoCAD 2016 | AutoCAD 2017
AutoCAD 2018 | AutoCAD 2019
32bit or 64bit

Make sure all previous installed versions of AutoCAD are uninstalled first.
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. If your AutoCAD is 64bit
  1. Using your mouse, right click the tab text “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter” so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “…” button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface
Once you have completed the AutoCAD installation process…
1. Fully close the setup program
2. Now go back to the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
3. Finally, reboot your PC and run your AutoCAD as normal
Install any service packs for your AutoCAD
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues, please contact Longbow Software Support or if you just want it done you may purchase Master Grade Tech support

Installing WordPerfect 6 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on March 15, 2018 by simonbooth

If you are having problems installing your WordPerfect 6 on your new PC, like you are unable to run the setup.exe as shown below, then read on…

Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC

Unfortunately, WordPerfect 6 is a pure 16bit application which means that it cannot be run on 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

However, it can only run on *32bit* Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 using the Longbow Reviver app.

Install Word Perfect 6 on Windows

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here – you need version 4.10 or newer
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire WordPerfect 6 install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\WordPerfect6
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab named “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\WordPerfect6\INSTPROG folder
3. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
5. Install as normal
6. Close setup – Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now WordPerfect 6 is installed
1. Now go back to the Longbow Reviver app…
2. select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. using the ‘…’ button pick the newly installed c:\WPWIN60 folder
4. Set the Run As dropdown to Windows 95
5. next, click ‘Fix Old Program’
  1. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your WordPerfect 6 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit (sorry, but not 64bit!)

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2011 32-bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on March 10, 2018 by simonbooth

NOTE: This blog post specifically solves issues related to these error messages on installation of AutoCAD ADT 2011…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Architecture® 2011”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD® Architecture® 2011. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

How to install AutoCAD ADT 2011

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD installation CD
2. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Now back in the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing ADT 2011 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here. You must install Update 1, then Update 2

AutoCAD Architecture 2011 Update 1 – install as normal
AutoCAD Architecture 2011 Update 2 – install as normal

Troubleshooting

– If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Installing 64-bit AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 on Windows 10 64-bit

Posted on March 5, 2018 by simonbooth

Your 64bit AutoCAD Civil3d 2013 was never designed to run in Windows 10 (this version of Windows is newer than AutoCAD 2013). In order for your AutoCAD Civil3d 2013 to run as it did in previous versions of Windows, you need to follow these easy steps…

Install 64bit AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009

Make sure all previous installed versions of AutoCAD 2009 are uninstalled first.
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using your mouse, right click the tab text “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter” so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “…” button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface.
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Now back in the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Next install the AutoCAD Civil 3d 2013 sp2 from here
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way

Troubleshooting

– If your AutoCAD is running really slowly, try disabling your integrated graphics card so you can run your high-performance card instead

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Installing Microsoft Money 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on March 1, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing Microsoft Money 2000 on WIndows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (both 32bit and 64bit) can be very easily defined in these short steps…

First, you need to purchase a copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here (you need V4.21 or later)
Using Windows Explorer, backup your entire Microsoft Money 2000 installation CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Microsoft Money 2000
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Microsoft Money 2000 folder
  Selecting the Microsoft Money 2000 CD on Disk
3. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
5. Once the Microsoft Money 2000 setup appears, install as normal *except* when prompted for the installation path, set it to c:\MsMoney2000 e.g.
  
  Setting the Microsoft Monet 2000 installation folder
6. Once the setup is complete
  1. Do not reboot (if prompted to do so)
Now Microsoft Money 2000 is installed, next
1. Make sure the Microsoft Money 2000 setup is completely closed, then in the Longbow Reviver tool…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. Using the ‘…’ button, pick the newly installed C:\MsMoney2000 folder
4. Set the Run As dropdown to ~~Windows 95~~ Windows NT 4 (sp5)
5. next, click ‘Fix Old Program’
  1. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register… e.g.
    Fixing the Microsoft Money program files
Now you can happily run your Microsoft Money 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10!

Installing 64-bit AutoCAD LT 2014 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on January 25, 2018 by simonbooth

AutoCAD LT 2014 was not designed to run in Windows 10 (Windows 10 was released after AutoCAD LT 2014) and inevitably you will run into issues such as the infamous Ribbon crashing issue, slow startup problems, text scaling issues, etc.

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD LT 2014 installation so that you can be up and running again… Just follow these easy instructions:

How to install 64bit AutoCAD LT 2014

First, uninstall any existing AutoCAD LT 2014 installations on your computer
Next, obtain the Longbow Converter App (V11.15 or higher), download here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using your mouse, right-click the tab text “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter” so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “. . .“ button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface.
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Once you have completed the AutoCAD installation process…
  1. Completely close the setup program
  2. Go back to the Converter App and make sure it states “Success!“
Now you can run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing AutoCAD LT 2014 sp1

Download AutoCAD LT 2014 sp1 and install normally

Troubleshooting

– If your AutoCAD is running really slowly, try disabling your integrated graphics card so you can run your high-performance card instead

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Installing QuickCAD V4 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on January 19, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing Autodesk QuickCAD V4 on WIndows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (both 32bit and 64bit) can be very easily defined in these short steps…

First, you need to purchase a copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Using Windows Explorer, backup your entire QuickCAD V4 installation CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\QuickCAD V4
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\QuickCAD V4 folder
3. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
  1. The tool will now start initializing the setup interface, and may take up to 45 minutes to start. Please be patient…
5. Once the QuickCAD V4 setup appears, install as normal *except* when prompted for the installation path, set it to c:\QuickCAD e.g.
  
  $Setting the QuickCAD installation path to c:\QuickCAD$
  Setting the QuickCAD installation path to c:\QuickCAD
6. Once the setup is complete
  1. uncheck ‘Run QuickCAD’
  2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now QuickCAD V4 is installed
1. Make sure the QuickCAD V4 setup is completely closed, then in the Longbow Reviver tool…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. Using the ‘…’ button, pick the newly installed C:\QuickCAD folder
4. next, click ‘Fix Old Program’
5. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your QuickCAD V4 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10!

Installing 32-bit AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 64-bit

Posted on January 12, 2018 by simonbooth

NOTE: This blog post specifically solves issues related to these error messages on installation…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD Mechanical® 2010”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD Mechanical® 2010. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 (MDT 2010) 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Insert your AutoCAD MDT 2010 CD into your CDRom drive, cancel setup if it starts
2. Next, start the Converter App
3. Select the 1st tab in the Converter tool named “32bit AutoCAD Installer Converter“
4. Using the “…” button pick the path to your AutoCAD MDT 2013 CD
5. Now click the “Convert” button and follow the instructions.
6. (Skip to step 4)
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_Mech_2010_English_Win_32bit.exe
1. Simply run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\MDT2010), now click OK.
2. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD MDT 2013 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
3. Now, start the Longbow Converter tool
4. select the 1st tab titled “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
5. pick the c:\Autodesk\MDT2010 folder
6. and click the “Convert…” button.
Once the conversion process is complete, click the “Install/Run Setup” button to start setup.
1. Install as normal!
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users: Once the installation process is complete, go back to the Converter
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 folder
3. then click “Fix Old Program”
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD MDT 2010 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

Installing AutoCAD MDT 2010 Service Pack 2

Here’s sp2 – AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 sp2 – install as normal

Troubleshooting:

If your installed AutoCAD is hanging on startup then read this post first AutoCAD Freezes on startup (AutoCAD visible but the menus don’t appear)
if your AutoCAD hangs on startup (stuck at the “Checking License…” message, try installing the 32bit version of AutoCAD 2010 on 64bit Windows – we’ve actually found the 32bit AutoCAD 2010 running on 64bit Windows is much more stable and actually faster than the 64bit version of AutoCAD 2010.
If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here
If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. Try downgrading your Internet Explorer (IE) from version 11 to version 10 by following the instructions detailed here
If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD
If your Windows hangs on startup after installing please refer to this help blog

Installing Autodesk Land Desktop 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on January 11, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing AutoCAD LDT 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

IMPORTANT NOTE: Autodesk says that it no longer supports older versions of AutoCAD and, as part of that policy, no longer routinely provides activation codes for these releases. However, it is still possible to get your AutoCAD activated, we document all of your options here

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter tool
1. Next, click the File menu’s “Backup CD to Disk”
2. Follow the prompts
Once the backup is completed
1. click the Run Old Installer button… Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
2. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions… (if you cannot move past the first screen in the setup, see Trouble Shooting below)…
1. When you click the Install link from your setup you may see a dialog box appear saying – “This program has compatibility issues” – simply check the “Don’t show this message again” and then click the “Run the program without getting help”.
2. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\ldt2006 (not C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk Land Desktop 2006 that is defaulted)**.
3. If asked to reboot after the install, say NO
Once installed, do not reboot, make sure you fully close the AutoCAD setup program (because the Converter is waiting for the setup program to fully close) then go back to the Converter tool, select the 3rd tab, pick the newly installed c:\ldt2006 folder and click the Fix Old Program button.
Now you can run your Autodesk LDT 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, both 32bit and 64bit.
1. NOTE: When starting AutoCAD, if you see a warning dialog when you run saying “This program has known compatibility issues“, simply click “Don’t show this message again” and then click “Run the Program…“

Troubleshooting:

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes immediately on startup:

Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
Try downgrading your Internet Explorer (IE) from version 11 to version 10 by following the instructions detailed here
Perhaps you have a SATA drive – Activation problems with AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD 2007

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 5 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on November 24, 2017 by simonbooth

How to install AutoCAD MDT 5 on Windows

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

I recommend that you follow these steps precisely so to eliminate the risk of something going wrong with the install…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Insert your MDT 5 CD into your computer
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver”
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick your MDT 5 CD, and click Run and follow the Converter’s instructions.
3. Once the MDT 5 setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\mdt2000i (not Program Files (x86)\Mechanical Desktop 5 as usually prompted by default)**
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
2. Using the ‘. . .’ button
  1. pick the newly installed c:\mdt2000i folder
  2. click “Fix Old Program“.
Now, you can happily run your MDT 5 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Troubleshooting:

If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

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