I managed to get Myst V working in the Windows 7 beta.

When installing, set the install path to C:\Program Files\ (The 64-bit version will want to put it in C:\Program Files (x86)\)

I also normally delete the default path, so that it's just C:\Program Files\Myst V End of Ages... but for the sake of keeping this functional, leave it at default this time I left it at default (C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Cyan Worlds\Myst V End Of Ages).

You also need to apply the patch found on the MOUL forums and on the Ubisoft forums that fixes the "init" folder found in C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Myst V End of Ages

After that, it ran perfectly for me.

Hi Jnathus.

Guess what ? I am a newbee and have a few questions.

Presently, I am using WindowsXP, Family Edition and would like to keep it as is.

Questions,

1- Can we install a Virtual drive and install Windows7 ? (Note that my WindowsXP was pre-installed and I am not certain if I could use my HP original 7 CDs installation re: HP stuff plus WindowsXP on a Virtual drive)

2- I suppose it come in as a download on the Net, so I wonder if we have first to burn it on a CD or DVD for installation ? Or does it come as a pack (virtual drive + Windows 7) ?

3- Does Microsoft charges a fee for using Windows 7 ?

4- Is Windows 7 worth the troubles ?

5- Is windows 7 less buggy than Vista ?

Thank you for at least, having a look at my post.

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Originally posted by nanoukmetal:
Questions,

1- Can we install a Virtual drive and install Windows7 ? (Note that my WindowsXP was pre-installed and I am not certain if I could use my HP original 7 CDs installation re: HP stuff plus WindowsXP on a Virtual drive)

Virtual Drive setup is up to you. It is possible, but it would be very limiting with what you could do / enjoy. If you don't really know what you're doing and you JUST want tplay with Win7, a virtual drive is the way to go. If you really want to bang on it, run games and benchmark it, you'll need to have a fully native install, but if you don't what you're doing with a dual-booting scenario, I wouldn't mess with it.

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2- I suppose it come in as a download on the Net, so I wonder if we have first to burn it on a CD or DVD for installation ? Or does it come as a pack (virtual drive + Windows 7) ?

It's download-able for a while, but the keys are only being distributed for a little while longer. A good place to find way to do it are engadget.com, gizmodo.com and / or winsupersite.com

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3- Does Microsoft charges a fee for using Windows 7 ?

Windows 7 is currently in beta, so it's free to try. The beta installer is only good until August.

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4- Is Windows 7 worth the troubles ?

I can't answer that. I like it, and I find it perfectly usable. When my work's work order system is updated for IE8 I'll be using Windows 7 full-time. It's a decent step up from Vista in many ways, but it is sort of Vista SE or Vista Version 2, so if you hate Vista, you will hate Win 7.

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5- Is windows 7 less buggy than Vista ?

Vista isn't terribly buggy anymore aside from what it does and not support in the way of legacy hardware (mainly peripherals . . . printers). It has bugs that Vista does not, but that is the nature of a beta.

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Thank you for at least, having a look at my post.

NO problem at all. If you want more specific links, let me know.

Thank you very much Jnathus.

Not being a computer "geek", I better stick to my WindowsXP. (at leat for now)

I did learn a good lesson when I tried IE7. (it never worked properly and I am back with IE6...after a new Win.XP reinstall)