Installing old 32-bit software on a new 64-bit computer running Windows 7 or higher can be a challenge. This week, I will be addressing this issue, in particular what happens when one tries to install an older Adobe CS2 Suite that previously was used on an old 32-bit Windows XP computer onto a new PC running Windows 7 64-bit.
The installation starts without issue. However, during the installation, it becomes complicated after the installer shows a default install location as “C:\Program File (x86)\Adobe,” and after you click OK, it displays an error message. The location is not valid because the naming convention was not compatible. This error is displayed because of the parenthesis in the path name and the 64-bit system needs a short name without illegal characters. It prompts you to change the path in order to install the software into the correct directory.
The easiest thing to do in this situation is to simply change the path to C:\progra~2. The installation will now proceed without issue. After the installation, navigate to the C:\Program File (x86)\Adobe and verify that the software did indeed install into the correct directories.
Microsoft security updates
Microsoft has released six security bulletins to fix flaws in its software for its November security updates.
Four bulletins were rated critical, one was rated important and the remaining bulletin was rated moderate. The flaws either could enable an attacker to execute remote code on a compromised system or information disclosure.
Among programs affected by the flaws are all currently supported versions of Microsoft Windows, Windows RT, Windows Server 2003 and 2008; Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010; Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac and Microsoft Office for Mac 2011; Microsoft Office Excel Viewer and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP2 and SP3.
Read more at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-nov.
Gamer’s alert
Value needs Linux gamers to beta test its new Steam for Linux client. The initial response to the offer garnered more than 60,000 applicants. Currently, Ubuntu 12.04 is the only version of Linux that Linux for Steam works on, according to a post on Ars Technica at http://arstechnica. com/gaming/2012/11/valve-opens-steam-for-unbuntu-to-first-wave-of-beta-testers/.
At this writing, 26 games were listed among the games available to play on Linux. Among those Linux games include the popular Team Fortress 2, World of Goo and Serious Sam 3. See the full list of Steam games playable on Linux at http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_4_4__12&term=linux#os=linux&advanced=0&sort_order=ASC&page=1.
For more information about the beta testing, visit www.valvesoftware.com/linuxsurvey.php.
Net buzzz
Amazon is currently testing $7.99 monthly subscriptions for its Amazon Prime service.
According to a forum post by an Amazon official, this new monthly Prime membership is only being offered to a small group of customers at present. The service currently offers an annual subscription fee of $79.
The fee includes unlimited access to movies, TV shows, two-day free shipping, $3.99 one day shipping, access to the Kindle bookstore with a free Kindle book rental each month and more.
For updates, visit Amazon Prime’s site at www.amazon. com/gp/prime.
Roku corner
Roku has a special fall offer running that includes a Roku HD, a six month subscription to Hulu Plus and a HDMI cable, all for only $79.99. The retail value of this package is about $128. Learn more at www.roku.com/huludeal.
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