Windows 7 Non-Working Programs

[Doomofman]

Real Player doesn't work for me.. I upgraded rather than using a clean install

 

[rickytenzer]

I'm still having issues with WLM Beta. It works fine in safe mode with networking, but my laptop locks up upon launch when not in safe mode.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[iroken22]

windows live messenger works for me as well. you need to download the newest version from Essentials - Windows Live

 

[rickytenzer]

windows live messenger works for me as well. you need to download the newest version from Essentials - Windows Live

I have, many times. It doesn't work for me.

 

[iroken22]

what other software packages do you currently have installed on your system?

 

[dyrer]

Roxio 2009 is not working too

 

[nukenate]

The only application (so far) that I've had a problem with was Windows Live OneCare.
I was able to get it installed but could not get it to run.

Almost the same, I could only get as far as download it.

 

[sardog12]

Cisco VPN Client is currently not working. , if I can't get this to work soon, I will have to stop testing.

I have found a possible workaround on the Microsoft TechNet site and will be trying it tomorrow. I will post if it works for me.

 

[nhhendu]

Cyberlink PowerDVD doesn't work.

I have PowerDVD 8 and found it won't work when outputting to my flatscreen TV over HDMI in 720p mode (1280x720). It throws up a blank error dialog box (triangle with exclamation point, nothing else in the box). Won't even load.
However, when I try it in 1080 mode (1920x1080), it works just fine.

 

[mirski57]

I posted my Roxio 2009 work around in anther software thread

http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-software/1322-incompatible-windows-7-programs-2.html

 

[sardog12]

I have found a possible workaround on the Microsoft TechNet site and will be trying it tomorrow. I will post if it works for me.

I followed these instructions and it appeared to work properly but I don't really know for sure yet. I didn't get any unexpected errof messages but I cannot connect to one of the networks I usually connect to but this may be due to the VPN client being too new for their connection. It will likely work from my home with my other connection but I cannot test it until later. Until then, since I know that this works, I think I am going to try an older version (5.0.01.0600) for testing purposes after I image the laptop.

 

[ddaniels3968]

Battlfield 2, Battlfield 2142, Call of Duty 4 cannot be played in multiplayer on punkbuster servers.......Evenbalance acknowledeges the incompatibilty with Windows 7 but refuses to fix the problem untill the retail release of Windows 7. Doesnt make much sense but I guess they want to wait until millions of people try to play their games after buying Windows 7 and find out they don't work.

Check out this link to tell them what you think.

PunkBuster on Windows 7 Petition

 

[Giant]

daemon tools did the same with me.. and magic iso and all the virtual cd software crash our the windows..
except one worked perfectly ... VIRTUAL CLONE DRIVE ( thanks to iroken22)
it worked very fine ..

 

[spanner]

Windows Live Messenger Beta v 2009 (build 14.0.8050.1202) frezzes when you click on Tools>Audio and video set up.I have tried everything to get this to work but its ok ijust if you don't click on Tools>Audio and video set up.

3D Arcade don't work,It use Macromedia Mx engine so its a Projector.exe file with extras added.I don't know any of you have heard of it..Its a 3D environment were you go a round in first person at arcade cabinets.. Link Removed - Invalid URL

 

[James]

same problem

same problem. try using recommended anti-virus. F-secure worked for me if I didn't use a run from ISP but saved to disk and did a compatibility with Vista.

 

[MegaDETH]

I have an update, reinstalled Win7 x86 and ACDsee Pro 2.5 is now installed and working fine
so it can be taken off the list.


Thanks

 

[SevenDeuce]

Win7 64bit - 7000build

I cannot get iTunes64 to work, iTunes 32 will install, but will not recognize my Iphone. I have tried the MobileDevice folder fix posted on the net, and the edit of the MSI, but still no luck.

Thankfully I have a few machines.

 

[nugar]

Pictureshare.net (Wallpaper changer) won't install at all. Wouldn't install in Vista either.

 

[HP Deskjet]

Adobe 9 has 'issues' with Windows 7. It works fine in Internet Explorer but in Opera, my default browser, I have to alter the download settings under preferences to ensure that the Adobe plug-in is not used. The setting has to be altered to direct the browser to the .exe file. In Vista this problem didn't exist.

 

[crazy_cjenkins]

AOE III You would think at least Microsoft own games would run on it, but nope! Oh and as far as the magic disk bricking windows 7 installs All I had to do is uninstall it using the uninstaller in the start menu. I kept freezing up windows and wouldn't uninstall through the control panel. Just a thought