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Looking for some help.
After installing Xara3D6 and Webster 2 on my new laptop (windows 7) I have found that Webster 2 doesn't work.
I haven't used either of these products for a couple of years and thought it a good idea to try and get back into it.
Whats the reason for Webster not working and is there an alternative product to use, remembering that Webster was free when I bought 3D6.
Thanks
webster was discontinued a long time ago
the current product closest is xara photo and graphics designer 7
it may be webster does not work under windows 7 - but you can try installing/running it in XP compatibility mode...
Also when it comes to requesting technical support, I think "it's not working" doesn't really say much. Errors?
You may need to run Webster 2 in XP mode on your Windows 7 machine.
How is that done?
right click on the shortcut that opens the program in the start menu [or wherever] and click on 'properties' - this should open a dialog box, click on 'open file location' button - this will open windows explorer with the program file highlighted, right click on this and then click 'properties' and then click the 'compatibility' tab on the new dialog box that opens - tick the 'run this program in compatibility mode for' and 'Windws XP ([Service Pack 3) should be displayed in the menu - click ok
it should now run in Xp mode
I've done that OK but I keep on getting these messages when I try to import a picture.
I get this message first
http://i39.tinypic.com/33ttanq.jpg
Then these.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2d0dj08.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2w3uqzc.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/34nh99j.jpg
ok first thing is to say yes to the firsst message - did you do that?
Yes
and then you said 'ok' to the second?
and 'open' to the third ? [a webseter file presumably?]
and you got the fourth? - what happens when you click 'continue' ?
if so you may need to uninstall and re-install under XP compatibility mode - Bill would know more about that than me....
I'll try re-installing it again.
Thanks
What sort of file are you trying to import? Check the File/Import dialog to see the list of file types that it can import. The message implies that it has taken a look at the file and doesn't think it can understand it. If the file is corrupted or otherwise not understandable then it is possible that the program might crash in this sort of way.
Given the age of Webster 2 you may need to run it as administrator. You may also need to add it to the exclusion list for DEP if that is enabled on your computer.
Right click on Computer. Select Properties. Click "Advanced system settings". Click Settings button in top "Performance" section. Select "Data Execution Prevention" tab. If the "all programs" option is selected then click "Add..." and browse to the Webster.exe.
Gerry
Thanks for the info Gerry but for some reason it seems to be working OK just now.