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Frank,
Thank you so much for the guidance. I am just going to check my computer to see if I have the 32 bit drivers. I believe when I first got the computer and I tried to download some older software Dell told me I didn't have the 32 bit drivers. I know a "little" more about computers now and I am going to check and see if I do have them.
Worst thing I ever did was get the 64 bit but the Vista does look terrific.
Eileen

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" <frank@...> wrote:

allinqueen2000 <allinqueen2000@> wrote:
<Dear Jean,
Frugal Video Poker is the best software on the market. I have purchased everything there is and without a doubt I can do much more with yours. Will you ever do an updated version. I ask because I have 64 bit Vista and am unable to download your software on my computer so I am forced to use my husbands computer if I want to play.>

Here's a fix for you. Download a free piece of software called VirtualBox from their website and install 32-bit Windows XP in it.

This lets you run 32-bit software written for XP on your new 64-bit Vista computer. I know it will work, because that's what I have at home.

Email me if you need more instructions. I am a MS certified computer specialists.

frank@...

#22

Thanks Jean. I will try it all. My husband and I will be going to Vegas next week. We have been going 3 or 4 times a year for about 10 yrs. You are my idol, so I keep hoping to run into you in one of the casinos. Hope we see you this time. If not, always the best to you and Brad, and I will keep on plugging with VP. I have had good results thanks to your books and software.
Eileen

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:

<<allinqueen2000 wrote:
Frugal Video Poker is the best software on the market. I have purchased
everything there is and without a doubt I can do much more with yours. Will
you ever do an updated version. I ask because I have 64 bit Vista and am
unable to download your software on my computer so I am forced to use my
husbands computer if I want to play.>>

Thanx, Frank, for posting this fix:

<<Here's a fix for you. Download a free piece of software called VirtualBox
from their website and install 32-bit Windows XP in it.
This lets you run 32-bit software written for XP on your new 64-bit Vista
computer. I know it will work, because that's what I have at home.>>

Here is another solution some have used: If you have a 64-bit machine there
is some problem in installing older programs. What you can do is install
them on an older machine and then just copy the entire folder to your new
machine. This has worked for many people. Here is one person's comment:
"I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit on one of my computers. When I tried
to install FVP from the disc it would not install. I copied the complete set
of FVP files from my other drive to Win7. It runs fine."

Some people have had trouble installing FVP with Vista. Here is some notes
I have on that:

Installation problems with Vista

A conflict can occur between multi-media engines during installation. To
resolve this, boot your computer in "Safe Mode" and re-attempt the
installation. You do this by pressing the F8 key and resetting the computer,
continuing to press the F8 key as your system boots up. A menu will appear.
Select "Safe Mode" and install the game.

Some suggested uninstalling the program and reinstalling it under the new
OS.

There is a problem with the Windows SP2 update that corrupts that
"autoexec.nt" file. The error that appears states that the "system file is
not suitable for running MS-DOS and Windows applications". You can try
Microsoft's directions on fixing this problem at
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767&Product=winxp.

The help won't work on Vista because they no longer support WinHlp32.
However, you can still install it on your PC. It is non-invasive and
I'm sure you have many other older programs that will need it.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607

I hope all this makes sense. I am so computer unsavvy - the right meaning
even if that isn't a word! I have just copied information I have been sent
or found in various places.

________________
Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://jscott.lvablog.com/

#23

This is just one more example of why Vista is a problematic nightmare. I'm back to XP home build 2002, a solid platform with no issues.
After a re load fix I had over 90 updates to install. I have installed 4 of them. Unfortunately, you'll need to go through the updates to see which ones are pertinent to your system. Sure Vista has graphics and 3D, but it's a resource hog. If you're on standard speed DSL and not cable modem it can get dog slow. Dial Up? Don't even go there.

Windows 7 fixed many issues Vista had. It too has it's problems. As soon as they get them all ironed out they'll come out with Windows 8, and call it by some fancy name, like Millennium 2.

Two Word For You:
Google Chrome

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "allinqueen2000" <allinqueen2000@...> wrote:

Frank,
Thank you so much for the guidance. I am just going to check my computer to see if I have the 32 bit drivers. I believe when I first got the computer and I tried to download some older software Dell told me I didn't have the 32 bit drivers. I know a "little" more about computers now and I am going to check and see if I do have them.
Worst thing I ever did was get the 64 bit but the Vista does look terrific.
Eileen

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" <frank@> wrote:
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> allinqueen2000 <allinqueen2000@> wrote:
> <Dear Jean,
> Frugal Video Poker is the best software on the market. I have purchased everything there is and without a doubt I can do much more with yours. Will you ever do an updated version. I ask because I have 64 bit Vista and am unable to download your software on my computer so I am forced to use my husbands computer if I want to play.>
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> Here's a fix for you. Download a free piece of software called VirtualBox from their website and install 32-bit Windows XP in it.
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> This lets you run 32-bit software written for XP on your new 64-bit Vista computer. I know it will work, because that's what I have at home.
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> Email me if you need more instructions. I am a MS certified computer specialists.
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> frank@
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#24

one word for you:

macintosh

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "theoriginalbenjammin" <bangendorf@...> wrote:

This is just one more example of why Vista is a problematic nightmare...

Windows 7 fixed many issues Vista had. It too has it's problems. As soon as they get them all ironed out they'll come out with Windows 8, and call it by some fancy name, like Millennium 2.

Two Word For You:
Google Chrome