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I've read pretty much every post I can find on this and have not yet found a solution.

I'm trying to install version 11 on a Windows 7 64 bit PC and all that happens when I initiate the install is the install circle spins for a few seconds then just stops and does absolutely nothing.

I had this problem last year but managed to find a solution and get it installed, but for the life of me I can't remember what it was. I bought a new hard drive so I'm back at square one.

So far I've tried:
Run a windows compatibility troubleshoot trying older versions of Windows
Changed the default install folder from x86 to a DataCAD folder I created on the C drive
Transferring the install files from the disc to a folder on my desktop and a thumb drive to install from those locations

Any help I can get would be great. Thanks.

Probably not what you're looking for, but upgrading to V16 will cure this! You can upgrade for only $495 (see here)!

[Mark F. Madura]

The Installer build is so old that Windows 7 probably doesn't 'like' it. You could try rebooting in Safe Mode and run the installer in that environment (or upgrade to DataCAD 16 ).

Was your previous windows 7 install 32 bit? If so, that installer may be 16bit and won't work on 64 bit windows. Oldest version I still have around to test with is v12 and I know v12 has a newer installer than v11 did.

I've got Datacad 1 and it will not work with Windoze 4 million. Why not I ask? Coz I am too miserable to update to to Datacad 2!!! Get real folks. Wake up to Datacad 16 .....it is really, really, good.......and cheap!!!!!

Safe mode worked. Thanks Mark!

The Installer build is so old that Windows 7 probably doesn't 'like' it. You could try rebooting in Safe Mode and run the installer in that environment (or upgrade to DataCAD 16 :wink: ).

INSTALLING IN SAFE MODE WORKED -- SORT OF BUT NOW I GET THE HARDLOCK ERROR. I DOWNLOADED THE LATEST hldrv32 FROM THE WEB SITE BUT IT DOESNT SEEM TO HELP. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?