Help with Windows 7 Install Please

[Cal D]

I cannot seem to install Pro tools 8 on Windows 7.

I have the Pro Tools 8 disk, but even when I try running it in compatibility mode, I only get a little pop up menu that just sits there and does nothing. Setup does not run at all.

I understand that i have to install the original disk, before I can upgrade to the 8.04 version, but the problem is, Windows 7 will not permit me to install the original disk.

I would very much appreciate any help you can provide. I have been racking my brains on this for hours.

Thanks so much!

Cal

[Julia B]

Can you go to the properties of the installer and say "run in Windows XP mode"?

[Cal D]

Thanks Julia:

I figured it out. i went to compalibility mode and tried all the different OS, including :Run was XP".

Guess what? The last item on that lists says "Run was Windows 7". I clicked on that and it worked. I think it's a stupid item to be on the list, since we are in Windows 7..but.....

Thank-you. i hope this solution helps someone else. I spent hours on this before I figured it out.

Cal