Need WIS and EPC

[stevetreacy]

I All,

My computer has gone north for ever and I cant get my backup copy of WIS and EPC to download to my new one. Where can I get installable version for windows 8.

Thanks

steve

[ScarbSaab]

Have you considered installing virtualisation software like VirtualBox, and using the license from your dead machine to run WIS/EPC inside?

[GeoffW]

Firstly, if your new PC is running the 32 bit version of Windows 8, you can install the WIS and EPC on it.

• You will need to fire up the install.exe file (or some name like that from the installation CD or extracted download using "Run as Administrator" - right click on the install file then select the "Run as Administrator" option from the drop-down menu.

If you have a 64 version of Windows 8, you will need to first set up a virtual PC then install your 32 bit operating system into it and finally install your copy of WIS and EPC (use the "Run as Administrator" method described above). Remember -Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft so will be a virus magnet for the future! - Don't use it.

Options for the virtual PC are to

• Hyper-V (comes with Windows 8 Pro) - This is nice to use but a b***ard to set up if you're not a techie (or even a reasonably competent techie)
• Virtual box  https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads- I've not used it but heard good reports. It's freeware so the price is difficult to beat.
• VMware Player for Windows https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/free#desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_player/6_0|PLAYER-603|product_downloads- This is the one I use. It's easy to set up and works well. This is free for non-commercial use.

It may all sound daunting but is actually straightforward. Just follow the instructions above.

[stevetreacy]

Hi,

Have been able to resurrect my Vista machine, so all is well for now. Thanks for advice.

steve

[Audax]

I have a VM setup using Virtualbox just for XP to run all the Saab software, too many problems with making it run on newer versions of Windows. (not that I run Windows at all myself unless I really have to)