Newbie Questions: Beatcraft and using Widows 7

alduro · Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 5

Any version compatible with Windows 7 coming? When?

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:14 am Post subject: re

I am using it on win7 now, what issue are you having that makes you say it is not compatible with windows 7?
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ficklefinger · Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

I have a couple of issues with Beatcraft within Windows 7.

I have not used this prog for ages and need the help file to get started. When I try to open it I get a message saying Windows cannot open it and directs me to down load this - "Download WinHlp32.exe for Windows 7". However this did not solve the problem and I still do not know how to use Beatcraft.

The other issue relates to a text box telling me that Beatcraft cannot find my audio drivers but then proceeds to play the demo perfectly. Am I to assume that it has in fact found the drivers?

Thanks in advance.

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:33 am Post subject: re

Microsoft changed the format for help files from windows xp on forward. The fix is here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607/en-us
The error you get is not hurting anything, Beatcraft will still work fine.
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ficklefinger · Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

The link you quote is the one I went to, as mentioned in my first post. Which file do I download? I am using 7 so I downloaded the 7 file. Is it the Vista file or the server?

Thanks for the very fast reply Very Happy

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: re

If you are on Windows 7, the download the one that says Windows 7.
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ficklefinger · Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

sorry but there is no file for windows 7 32bit version. try it for yourself.

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject: re

About half way down the page, here it is http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=166421
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ficklefinger · Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

yes you are right, but if you follow the link to find the file there is not one for windows 7 32bit. there are two downloads and neither of them are fpr windows 7 32bit. anyway dont worry too much i will work out Beatcraft i am sure.

thanks again. Smile

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: re

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ficklefinger · Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

OK thanks I got it to work! The problem was cured by downloading using Windows Updater rather than the other option of saving the file. I saved the file and tried to run it. Kept getting message saying that the file is inappropriate for this version of Windows. Used Windows Updater and bingo! Thanks for the heads up on which file to use or I would never have cracked it. Weird that you have to use the updater, but maybe useful for others to read this if they get the same problem.

Thanks again

Ficklefinger Very Happy