FSM 25-Year Collection DVD-ROM

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Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question, but here it is. Is there an FSM 25-Year Collection DVD upgrade available that runs on Windows 8.1 platforms?

I have a copy of the 25-year collection DVD given to me last year as a Xmas gift from daughter. I have it installed on a Windows XP Professional platform. I will be purchasing a new Windows 8.1 based system soon. However, the 25-year collection DVD copy I have states that it runs only on platforms having Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Not sure if this would even install on an 8.1 platform (I am not an IT expert).

Please advise. Thanks.

Curt

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It will probably work. I’m running mine on Windows 7. There really isn’t that much functional difference between XP, W7 and W8.

I have a Win8 machine at work and don’t have any trouble running old software on it.

Even if it doesn’t work, you can run it in “Compatibility Mode”, though I’ve never had to use that.

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I have the 25 year collection installed on my computer with windows 8.1 an d have no problems with it.

Rick

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Dave -

Thanks. I’m glad to hear that. Looks like I won’t have to replace any other software applications I use some of which are still supported by Microsoft, e.g., Office 2007.

Curt

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That’s good news Rick. Thanks.

Like I said, I’m not an IT expert.

Curt

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Thought I’d provide folks an update.

Just installed the FSM 25-year collection on a new Dell laptop having Windows 8.1. Installation was and subsequent operation is flawless. Hope others find my experience helpful.

Curt

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Good news. Thanks for letting us know how you made out.

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Just got my copy recently and not only did it install and run great on my Mac; I’m loving the ability to look thru all the old articles with the search function. What a time saver!

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Wish you guys would knock it off. I have been successful in not ordering this for the past 18 months, y’all are going to knock me off the fence! [;)]

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It’s a nice resource and allows me to clean up my bookshelf of old issues.

I wish they would have annual updates to keep the database current.