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Old 05-01-2012, 06:06   #1
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Compatability with 64 bit Version of Windows 7

Just got a new laptop with Windows 7 and discovered that they have loaded a 64 bit version as OEM.

Will OpenCPN work with the 64 bit version?

Do I need to download any additional drivers?
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Just got a new laptop with Windows 7 and discovered that they have loaded a 64 bit version as OEM.

Will OpenCPN work with the 64 bit version?

Do I need to download any additional drivers?
it will work. i have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and opencpn work without any glitch. as far as i know you do not need to install any drivers.
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it will work. i have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and opencpn work without any glitch. as far as i know you do not need to install any drivers.
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I was running Maxsea 10.3.2, but I suspect that will not work. I dont expect any problems with the charts I have.
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Bought a Notebook with Windows 7 Starter.... works okay on here.. just find I need to reboot OpenCPN from time to time...
Dunno why tho'...
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Re: Compatability with 64 bit version of Windows 7

Windows 7 Starter only allows for the utilization of two gigs of RAM. This can be a problem. Once your system is using all of its physical memory, applications then have to start accessing the hard drive directly, which slows things down and can cause other problems. You can go to Windows Task Manager/ Performance tab to see how much physical memory is in use.

A 64 bit OS allows your computer to utilize more than four gigs of RAM. Win7 64 can run 32 bit software. 32 bit software is found in the X86 folder at C:/Program Files (x86).

I don't know but my guess is OpenCPN is written as 32 bit software.

Who knows the answer?
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Thanks,

I was running Maxsea 10.3.2, but I suspect that will not work. I dont expect any problems with the charts I have.
You can run MaxSea 10.3.2 in the XP mode on 64-bit W7 Pro and Ultimate. See Download Windows XP Mode

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it will work. i have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and opencpn work without any glitch. as far as i know you do not need to install any drivers.
Dos the Help file work for you? It doesn't find the path on a friend's machine.

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Re: Compatability with 64 bit Version of Windows 7

Have now got Maxsea 11 working perfectly under Windows 7 64 bit. Using VMware Player. This is freeware and creates an XP virtual machine. Takes a little time to set up but well worth it as you can get a seamless one-click access to Maxsea (or any other programs that wont run under Win7 64). This way even works if you have Windows 7 Home Edition. Here's the instructions I used: Create an XP Mode for Windows 7 Home Versions & Vista - How-To Geek
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You can run MaxSea 10.3.2 in the XP mode on 64-bit W7 Pro and Ultimate. See Download Windows XP Mode

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I set up Microsoft's XP mode on W7 Ultimate but Maxsea 10.3.2 comes up with an error message when I try installing (installs fine on a normal XP machine). Any suggestions?

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Thanks,

I was running Maxsea 10.3.2, but I suspect that will not work. I dont expect any problems with the charts I have.
If you don't like using Maxsea 10 inside a VM option,you also can re install a 32bit win7 & use the same product key.....10.3.2 will work in Win7 32bit

12.6.4.1 runs in 64bit natively but looks like that is the last version of 12 that they are going to support - now all TimeZero.
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I set up Microsoft's XP mode on W7 Ultimate but Maxsea 10.3.2 comes up with an error message when I try installing (installs fine on a normal XP machine). Any suggestions?

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If your running the install from harddrive files rather than from CD try putting the install files into a directory in the VM's C:/ & run from there.
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Re: Compatability with 64 bit Version of Windows 7

I have a Dell inspiron 1525. Due to my GPS antenna causing Win 7 32 bits to crash, I partitionned my hard drive in three. C---Win7, D---Win XP and E---data, charts etc.. I dual boot and choose drive D when I sail. My nav softwares are on D, including Maxsea.

You could try this. Another advantage of this is if you get a virus or other cyber crap while on Win 7, you can just format C and all your nav software are still working OK sitting on the D drive. It also have the advantage to keep to a minimum the software/services running and slowing down your PC while sailing since you could only install what you need for sailing on the D drive and install all your other software on C--Win 7.

Works great for me.
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