[buf]

Any one using metapad--instead of notepad. I have used it for years but am finding it different to use in Win 7. I get it to work but not nearly as easy as in earlier windows OSes. I don't know if metapad is supported by Win 7 and can't seem to find an answer. As usual, TIA.

[Mumbodog]

The official website says it will work in Vista, and most Vista programs work in W7, but not all.

http://liquidninja.com/metapad/

Try this

1. Right click on the setup.exe file for the software/driver you are trying to install and select properties, if there is an "Unblock" button on the General Tab, click it, then go to the compatibility Tab

2. Tick the "run this file in compatibility mode" box and then select XP, or whatever OS the software was designed for, in the drop down box, Tick "run as Administrator" if it is available, hit OK

3. Now double click this setup.exe file to execute the install process, hopefully all will go well and install the drivers/Software you need.

4. If the exe installs software for the device, or you have installed software only, you need to navigate to the program folder where it installed, then do the compatibility thing (1 & 2) again for the program executable(s). If the program was designed for W7 skip compatibility mode, just tick "run as administrator"

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[buf]

Thanks Mumbodog. I tried but could not get the desired result. Guess medapad is not supported anymore and so I will go with what I have.

[ChuckE]

Originally Posted by buf

.. am finding it different to use in Win 7. I get it to work but not nearly as easy as in earlier windows OSes.

What does that mean? what isn't easy?
I have Metapad v3.51 running on my Win7 Pro OS. I have no problem at all.

What are you trying to do?

[buf]

Good for you. Am glad you have Metapad running for you. I thought I would never have you replying to a thread of mine again; not after an encounter a few months ago and an intervention by a Mod.
Your signature tells it all Have a good day.

[ChuckE]