Question

Software Installation on WIN 2000 --- Urgent Request Please

Asked by: rnarang98

Hi All,
would appreciate help here pls..

my company bought a software supported on WIN NT and WIN 98. Now with time, the vendor of this software has run out of business. This is a GUI i think written in C++. but anyway -- to install it, I have some set up files as below

setup.exe
os.dat with following contents

[Info]
Name=PLATFORM
Version=1.00.000

[0x0009]
OS Independent=0x0000000000000000
Windows 3.1 & 3.11=0x0000000000000001
Windows 95=0x0000000000000010
Windows NT 3.51 (Intel)=0x0000000000001000
Windows NT 3.51 (Alpha)=0x0000000000002000
Windows NT 3.51 (MIPS)=0x0000000000004000
Windows NT 4.0 (Intel)=0x0000000000010000
Windows NT 4.0 (Alpha)=0x0000000000020000
Windows NT 4.0 (MIPS)=0x0000000000040000


etc.


I need to run this software in win 2000 and since company is not in business any more... so they are not ready to support this software for win 2000. when I try to install it, it gives a pop up message "The Target ID is not supported" or something .. and as soon as I click on "OK", it just aborts the installation.

I dont have a code for this.. but I do have all the exe files and some other files needed for setting this up ..

if you guys can help me with this, I will really appreciate it..

This Question has been solved and asker verified All Experts Exchange premium technology solutions are available to subscription members.

Subscribe now for full access to Experts Exchange and get

Instant Access to this Solution

  • Plus...
  • 30 Day FREE access, no risk, no obligation
  • Collaborate with the world's top tech experts
  • Unlimited access to our exclusive solution database
  • Never be left without tech help again

Subscribe Now

Asked On
2003-06-12 at 08:35:00ID20646103
Tags

windows

,

nt

,

0x0000000000010000

Topics

Miscellaneous Programming

,

Signal Processing

,

Installation

Participating Experts
5
Points
500
Comments
9

Trusted by hundreds of thousands everyday for fast, accurate and reliable tech support.

  • "The time we save is the biggest benefit of Experts Exchange to Warner Bros. What could take multiple guys 2 hours or more each to find is accessed in around 15 minutes on Experts Exchange." Mike Kapnisakis, Warner Bros.
  • "Our team likes having a resource that is more secure than just using Google and most experts using this service really know their stuff. It's nice to look here first versus using Google." Dayna Sellner, Lockheed Martin
  • "Anytime that I've been stumped with a problem, 9 out of 10 times Experts Exchange has either the accepted solution or an open discussion of the potential solution to the problem." Kenny Red, eBay Inc.

See what Experts Exchange can do for you.

Got a question?

We've got the answer.

Experts Exchange has been collecting answers to technology questions since 1996…3 million and counting! If you have a question, chances are we already have your answer.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Need individual assistance?

Our experts are ready to help.

If you can't find the exact answer you're looking for, ask our exclusive community of 50,000 experts. You’ll get a personalized answer from a trusted professional.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Want to learn from the best?

Read articles from industry experts.

Thousands of free tech tips, tricks, how-to’s and tutorials are available in our peer reviewed articles section. See for yourself how smart our experts are, no login required.

Screenshot of an Article

Working on a long term project?

Store your work and research.

Save solutions to your questions, answers you’ve discovered through searching plus helpful articles in your personal knowledgebase for easy future access.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Access the answers to your technology questions today.

Subscribe Now

30-day free trial. Register in 60 seconds.

What Makes Experts Exchange Unique?

Members of the expert community talk about why the experience at Experts Exchange is different than what you will find anywhere else.

Trusted by the world's most respected brands.

image of each brand's logo

Faithfully serving IT professionals since 1996.

Experts Exchange Logo

Try it out and discover for yourself.

Subscribe Now

30-day free trial. Register in 60 seconds.

Related Solutions

  1. C/C++ Compiler for Win NT on Alphas
    Is there a C/C++ compiler that would work on Win NT on Alpha workstation without PS Emulator (i.e. a compiler designed to work specifically with Alpha chip, not Intel processor)?
  2. Vb5.0 component for intel and alpha server.
    Can I compile a component in my windows 95 (intel) and that it works in intel NT4.0 and in one alpha NT4.0? Is there necessity to re - compile the component for the alpha server?. Where can I find more information about this?
  3. EXE file - Intel Vs. Alpha
    If I build a VB or VFP exe file in a Intel machine will it run on a Alpha machine.
  4. Help with setup.exe
    I've created a setup.exe with the package wizard that comes with Microsoft Visual Studio. When I try to fire out the set up, it gives me: Run-time error 429: ActiveX Compnent can't create object. What could that mean? Thanks, Senardji

Free Tech Articles

  1. WARNING: 5 Reasons why you should NEVER fix a computer for free.
    It is in our nature to love the puzzle. We are obsessed. The lot of us. We love puzzles. We love the challenge. We thrive on finding the answer. We hate disarray. It bothers us deep in our soul. W...
  2. SCCM OSD Basic troubleshooting
    SCCM 2007 OSD is a fantastic way to deploy operating systems, however, like most things SCCM issues can sometimes be difficult to resolve due to the sheer volume of logs to sift through and the dispe...
  3. Migrate Small Business Server 2003 to Exchange 2010 and Windows 2008 R2
    This guide is intended to provide step by step instructions on how to migrate from Small Business Server 2003 to Windows 2008 R2 with Exchange 2010. For this migration to work you will need the fo...
  4. Create a Win7 Gadget
    This article shows you how to create a simple "Gadget" -- a sort of mini-application supported by Windows 7 and Vista. Gadgets can be dropped anywhere on the desktop to provide instant information, ...
  5. Outlook continually prompting for username and password
    There have been a lot of questions recently regarding Outlook prompting for a username and password whilst using Exchange 2007. There are a few reasons why this would happen and I will try to cover t...
  6. Backup Exchange 2010 Information Store using Windows Backup
    There seems to be quite a lot of confusion around the ability to backup Exchange 2010 using the built in Windows Backup feature. This stems from the omission of this feature prior to Exchange 2007 s...

Cloud Class Webinars

  1. Avoiding Bugs in Microsoft Access
    Alison Balter takes and in-depth look at avoiding bugs in Access. In this webinar you will learn about using the immediate window to debug your applications, invoking the debugger, using breakpoints to troubleshoot, stepping through code, setting the next statement to execute, ...
  2. Top 10 Best New Features in Visio 2010
    Scott Helmers gives live demonstrations of the top 10 new features in Visio 2010. This webinar will teach you how to create compelling diagrams by adding shapes to the page with a single click, linking the shapes in a diagram to data in Excel (or SQL Server, or SharePoint), ...
  3. IT Consultant Business Secrets Revealed
    Michael Munger, Experts Exchange tech pro and IT consultant, pulls back the curtain on his very successful businesses and answers question on every IT consultant and business owner should know about. He shares secrets on what he did to solve the 5 most common problems in IT, ...
  4. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
    Quest CTO, Mike Billon, gives an overview of the steps involved in building a dunamic disaster recovery plan. Through case studies and an examination of software/hardware tooles for monitoring and testing, you'll gain a better understandin of where you are, where you want ...
  5. Organize Your Visio Diagrams with Containers and Lists
    Scott Helmers uses cross functional flowcharts, wireframe diagrams, data graphic legends and seating charts to teach you: how to ustilize all three new structured diagram components in Visio 2010, the best practices for organizeing shapes in previous version of Visio, how to organize ...
  6. How to Us Objects, Properties, Events and Methods in Microsoft Access
    Alison Dalter gives an in-depbth look at objects, properties, events and methods in Microsoft Access. In this webinar you will learn about using the object browser, referring to objects, working with properties and methods, working with object variables, understanding the ...

Join the Community

Give a Little. Get a Lot.

Join the community of experts here and help other tech pros by answering question in your area of expertise. You can earn FREE access to all Experts Exchange's premium features and resources.

Join the Community

Answers

 

by: liddlerPosted on 2003-06-12 at 09:13:27ID: 8710205

maybe you could try putting
Windows 2000 (Intel)=0x0000000000010000
in the os.dat file, as windows 2000 is really just NT 5, it might work.

 

by: VGRPosted on 2003-06-12 at 10:54:34ID: 8711075

yes. But I would try this :
Windows NT 5.0 (Intel)=0x0000000000100000
or
Windows NT 4.0 (Intel)=0x0000000000100000

'cause the executable looks for a supported platform for the value found in environment (it will not be the one of NT4)

It's the installer that poses problem, I bet the executables would work.

 

by: rnarang98Posted on 2003-06-12 at 12:59:38ID: 8712138

liddler,

ur solution was not working.. I tried another one..

I have this question in other area also.. and CrazyOne gave me idea as desribed in

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q279792

I was finally able to install the application..

it came in my start menu

but when I start it.. it gives me ACtive X error cannot create an object..

I installed in in environment WINNT SERVEICE PACK 5..

i DONT KNOW which environment is it using to RUN it though..

any help or ideas on this

 

by: mazfarPosted on 2003-06-12 at 13:24:14ID: 8712385

hi u there is probably a component (dll/ocx) missing or not registered properly. can u give the exact message popping up.

 

by: rnarang98Posted on 2003-06-12 at 13:25:20ID: 8712395

Unknown System Error in TAC

Active X Component Can't create Object

ID (or IA) : IAD

 

by: rnarang98Posted on 2003-06-12 at 13:25:42ID: 8712401

TAC is the name of application I am trying to install

 

by: benfellowsPosted on 2003-06-12 at 18:13:45ID: 8713902

It seems like the DLLS used by the TAC application require replacing. This is probably because Windows 2000 has newer versions of the DLLS used by the TAC application. If you have Spy++ installed on your Machine (this comes with VC++ and VB editions) you can run a trace on all Applications currently running in Windows and you can then step down to the low level to view Components and Objects being used/ instantiated. If you have no luck there I would suggest trying to track down some more information on this application on the NET. e.g. search for 'TAC software'..



 

by: CleanupPingPosted on 2003-09-13 at 03:43:27ID: 9352060

rnarang98:
This old question needs to be finalized -- accept an answer, split points, or get a refund.  For information on your options, please click here-> http:/help/closing.jsp#1
EXPERTS:
Post your closing recommendations!  No comment means you don't care.

20120131-EE-VQP-002

3 Ways to Join

30-Day Free Trial

The Experts

98% positive feedback on 31,087 answers since March 2000. angeliii is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work with MS SQL Server & Develoment.

He has also proven his knowledge of Visual Basic Programming, PHP Scripting and Oracle Databases.

The Experts

97% positive feedback on 10,752 answers since July 2000. lrmoore has more than 18 years experience in the networking industry.

The six-time Mircosoft MVPs specialties include firewalls, virtual private networking, and network management.

Testimonials

"...and excellent source for support... Kind of like having your very own IT dept." Electriciansnet

Testimonials

"I was apprehensive at signing up at first. However... it has already made my life as an IT administrator much easier." JaCrews

Testimonials

"WOW! You guys have great, active, and knowledgeable people on here." moore50

Business Clients

Business Clients

In the Press

"If you’ve got a question... Experts Exchange can supply an answer.”

In the Press

"...an invaluable aid for both IT professionals and those who require tech support."

In the Press

"where IT professionals provide quick answers on just about any topic"

Business Account Plans

Loading Advertisement...