Topics Instant Play Piano will not load on Windows 7 and I no longer have computers with previous versions (XP, etc.). How can i get this to work on Windows 7 computer? Is there a fix or am I just out of luck?

Hello Joshua,



Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 UPDATER

• Please install the Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 UPDATER if you are using the Dazzle DVD Video Recorder, Dazzle Video Creator or Dazzle Video Creator Platinum with a previous version of Instant DVD Recorder. This updater also includes the hardware drivers.
• If you are using a Dazzle product already that includes Instant DVD Recorder version 2.6.1, then you do not need to install this update.

New with this version:

• added support for Windows Vista 64 bit and Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)(
• Includes Windows Vista and Windows 7 drivers (for both 32 and 64 bit) for the DVC 100, 101, 103, 107 hardware NOTE: DVC130 and DVC170 don't have 64 bit drivers and can only be used with Windows XP and Windows Vista 32)
• 16x9 detection
• PCM Audio (already included with Instant DVD Recorder ver. 2.5)

Supported Hardware:

• Dazzle Video Recorder ( DVC90) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC130) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator Platinum ( DVC170) - Windows XP and Vista 32 bit only
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC100 and DVC101) - Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• Dazzle Video Creator ( DVC103) - Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• Dazzle Video Creator Platinum ( DVC107) Windows XP 32 bit, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 bit and Vista 64 bit)
• and other compatible hardware

Installation Instruction:

• To be able to install this version, you must own an Instant DVD Recorder Version 2.x full version
• To install this Instant DVD Recorder version not as an update but as a full version you need to enter your Instant DVD Recorder Version 2.x serial number during the installation process. The serial number was included in your Dazzle product.
• With Windows Vista 64 bit or Windows 7 64 bit, you need to install Instant DVD recorder 2.6.1 as a full version.
• If you own an Instant DVD Recorder Version 1.x full version, to only install Instant DVD Recorder 2.6.1 full version.
• If you use this Instant DVD Recorder Updater to update the Instant DVD Recorder included with Studio Version 12, 11 or 10, please make sure that Instant DVD Recorder is already installed on you system. Please note that the version of Instant DVD Recorder included with Studio Version 12, 11 or 10 can't be installed under Windows Vista 64.

For Windows XP

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250


For Windows Vista 32 Bit

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

For Windows Vista 64 Bit

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

For Windows 7

http://apps.pinnaclesys.com/cdb/register/enter.aspx?checkRegistration=1&langue_id=7&supportFileID=35261&productid=2250

Hi

 

It's highly unlikely that 2 sets of software would prove tom be faulty.

 

The product is not listed, probably because it is not a current product. It is quite a few years old. I was able to find identical items for sale in various places (http://www.amazon.com/TOPICS-Entertainment-80920-Piano-Deluxe/dp/B000Q1N7A8), so the product seems legitimate.

 

A couple of basic things to check.

 

This software comes ona CD, so it should work in any functioning optical drive.

 

Do other discs work in your computer?

 

What Operating System are you using? this product only works with Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows. It is not designed for and may not work with Vista or 7.

 

If you do have Windows XP or earlier and your optical drive works with other CDs:

 

Insert the CD > My Computer > right click on CD Drive icon > Explore > look for a large file in the list of filles with the description "Application" and a ".exe" file extension and double click on its icon.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

You could upgrade to windows 7 ultimate as this has a xp compatability mode for windows xp programs

Hey there,
I don't know if there's an upgrade available, but I really doubt you'll be able to run the program under Win7. The easiest way (and it's still not easy) to run older (win 95/98) programs under XP or windows 7, is to install microsoft virtual pc:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

This will let you install an older version of windows under your current operating system. Its the easiest way i've found of being able to play older games/run older programs.

If this seems like too much of a chore, look for freeware versions of similar programs that will run under Win7. Here's just a few:

http://download.cnet.com/Piano-FX-Studio/3000-2133_4-10394113.html
http://mustech.net/2007/06/12/midipiano-freeware-midi-piano-player-synth-and-more
http://www.pianoeletronico.com.br/index-en.html

Good Hunting

this could be because of the OS is 64 bit or the game didn't install right try reinstalling the game if that dosen't work then its the os

It seems to me like this program is not designed for Windows 7.
This has happened many times. Microsoft always upgrade but, do not include the words, " Previous Software may not work with new O/S. "
Im afraid this software will not work on Win 7. Sorry.
However you could try to ask Corel online if they have an upgrade, for this prog,for win 7. Hope this helps.

Here's one from left field,

Download this photo app. It on all new customer's software builds.

http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

After that, yes, there is an XP Mode available for free download to users of W7 Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise and would run your previous more "friendly" version.

Best Regards,

TheSelkie

well, i thought that windows 7 would have been developed to be compatible with ALL of the previous systems and programs that they were compatible with. as it is, windows 7 DOES have a way in the control panel that helped me out... there's actually a link in the control panel called "run programs made for previous versions of windows" it took a few tries to get the right setup for the game, but it's pretty self explanatory. sometimes it takes a couple of tries to start it up, but now i CAN play Zoombinis on my windows 7 pc.

this application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. i have windows 7

All versions of windows up and including windows vista are no longer supported.

This creates lots of problems trying to recover or install an older version of windows.


An IT friend as a favor may attempt a recovery but will take older versions of software. Mother boards etc can be swapped out etc and some parts/software available on line.

Most commercial computer repair may not be your least expensive choice.

Suggest finding an older computer used with windows 8 installed. Windows 10 takes a different hardware to get good performance and is usually not compatible to older machines.

The used market is filled with very inexpensive computers. Make sure if you elect to find a previously used it has some warranted!

If files are still intact on the old drive you may be able to install drive as a second slave drive and retrieve.

If you attempt to replace drive and do a fresh XP install (original generic discs) confirm that the (Windows Microsoft) numbers on the label of the lap top are ledge-able. The numbers are the licences required to register the software even if the XP is out of date you will likely be required to on line register with Microsoft.

Hope this helps