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The original poster, mburwen, is experiencing issues reinstalling Scrabble Champion Edition after repairing Windows, with a specific error message about needing the original disk. They mention trying compatibility mode up to Windows 8, but the program still doesn't work on Windows 10. Another user suggests running the program in compatibility mode up to Windows Vista, noting that the error message likely indicates the program requires the original installation media to function properly. The overall tone is troubleshooting-focused, with some anxiety about repairing the computer affecting other software.

mburwen

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I had to repair windows. The process was successful, but I am not able to install the Scrabble Champion Edition. I found a solution that said to ensure compatibility mode is enabled, but the compatibility options end with Windows 8. What happens is that I get a popup message stating "Please insert the original disk instead of a backup". Does anyone out there have a clue as to what has happened? If so is there a fix? I realize that the program is old, but it installs and runs on other Windows 10 computers.

The computer is my wife's laptop. She thinks I messed up her computer when I did the repair and is not talking to me. Can anyone out there rescue me?
 

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If you run the program in compatibility mode, you should be able to go all the way back to Windows Vista. Typically the error message means exactly what it says, in that it is looking for a copy of the original installation media (likely the CD-ROM) to restore files or launch the app.

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If you run the program in compatibility mode, you should be able to go all the way back to Windows Vista. Typically the error message means exactly what it says, in that it is looking for a copy of the original installation media (likely the CD-ROM) to restore files or launch the app.
 

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