The Printshop Deluxe 22

Question

I have install The Printshop, when I try to open it the icon pops up but that is all it does then it disappears and then nothing happens not opening to the program software.

Any idea to get this to work I have repaired it and even modified it and still does the same thing.

I need help bad on this please.

John Johnston

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Answer 1

Hello John,

Wow! I am impress (it's pretty old software) and it's probably not comp table with new windows 10/11.

***Make Sure that your Anti-Virus not blocking the software

To attempt to make it work: use (Compatibility Mode)

1. Right Click the progream
2. Properties (Show more options >> Properties)
3. Open (Compatibility) Tab
4. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 7 or XP. Check "Run this program as an administrator".

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If the above doesn't work (Installing the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and C++ Redistributables

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5: https://www.microsoft.com/en-eg/download/details.aspx?id=21
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170 >> Install (x86 & x64) for each year (from 2005 up to the latest) >> Click on each .exe file from the page and download it & install each single one >> you may download +10 files or so (take your time installing all of them)

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Extras: I found out community forum called "Eileen's Lounge" {where users of legacy Print Shop versions share the specific executable}

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If you are facing a printing problem:

1. Restart Print Spooler: If the app hangs when trying to print, press Win + R, type services.msc, find Print Spooler, right-click it, and select Restart
2. Print to PDF: If direct printing fails, try using "Microsoft Print to PDF." You can then print that PDF file using a modern app

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Hard Solutions: Using (otvdm or virtual machine) to emulate old OS and run it

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If you have CD:

1. Insert it
2. Open Windows Explorer & Open CD Files
3. Look for a folder named Support, Extras, or Utilities (you might find fixes there).

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*** Make sure to Re-Install the Software & Repeat the steps if required ***

Final Recommendation:

Consider Other Modern Options: {Microsoft Designer, Canva, Adobe Express, Printful, Printify, VistaPrint, Libre Office} OR AI {you can generate cards in seconds}

Let me know if you need any further information!

Regards