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Windows 7 Pro and Lotus 123R5/Lotus123 97 possible compatibility issues

Anonymous
2013-10-10T16:48:13+00:00

Upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7Pro.  Downloaded 123R5 data.  Re-installed Lotus123 97 and Lotus 123R5 (w/service pack 3).  When data is retrieved using 123R5 it works fine.  When retrieved using 123 97 it converts spread sheet dates and numbers to a different number.  E.g. 2013 is converted to 1913.  I have Exhausted compatability solutions.  I'm not sure this is a Windows compatibility issue.  It may be a Lotus compatibility issue.   I'm considering uninstalling the 97 release. but would prefer to save it for a second PC if possible.  Any known fixes or insights appreciated as this software is no longer supported by IBM.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-10T23:47:42+00:00

    Lotus SmartSuite Millennium is compatible with Windows 7 according to IBM. That would suggest that earlier versions are not.. :-(

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-10T23:05:10+00:00

    If it was working fine under Windows XP, then it is a compatibility issue.

    Most older programs cannot work with Windows 7, especially some programs for Windows XP, possible that you might need to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate if you are not running either edition and download the free Windows XP Mode program which will allow you run older programs:

    Running Windows XP Mode requires:

    1. Windows 7 - Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (Not supported in Home Premium).

    Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC

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

    Windows XP Mode now accessible to more PCs

    http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/archive/b/windows7/archive/2010/03/18/windows-xp-mode-now-accessible-to-more-pcs.aspx

    Get started with Windows Virtual PC

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/get-started.aspx

    http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-windows-virtual-pc-with-windows-xp-mode/

    Windows 7 - Anytime Upgrade features:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-anytime-upgrade

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