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Having trouble using Stedmans Smartype with Windows 7/Suggestions for other software that does the s - Wendy


Posted: Aug 16, 2011

I tried loading my Stedmans Smartype on my new Windows 7 computer. It won't read it even with the addition of Windows 7 Pro which is supposed to read 32 bit programs. Any suggestions for new or different software to use? Or just suggestions for using the program with Windows 7 would be great. Thanks!

Did you add Smarttype to those programs that need XP mode? - nm

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nm

Smartype and Windows 7 - Wendy

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Yes, I borrowed my friend's Stedmans and it went in just fine. Don't know what was wrong with the other version except that it was a different version that hers. Grr! It does work though. Thanks for your reply. I had downloaded into the Windows XP mode everything I needed to..

Try downloading Virtual PC from MS - FlaMT

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I read somewhere that you will still have to download and install the Windows Virtual PC to get it to work.


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