Run dBase DOS apps on Windows

[Andrew B.]

I got an email from dBase saying the DOS apps can now be run on newer versions of Windows.

http://dbdos.com/

http://www.dbase.com/webinar.php

Anyone here still use dBase?

[LoisWakeman]

No . I wonder if anyone will hack Homesite to run on Windows 7 without annoying security warnings?

[Barrie Greed]

Originally Posted by LoisWakeman

No . I wonder if anyone will hack Homesite to run on Windows 7 without annoying security warnings?

I must be doing something wrong. I'm running Homesite+ 5.5, the version that came bundled with Dreamweaver 8, on Win 7 without any security warnings. I demand my security warnings!

Are you running a different version?

Barrie Greed

[LoisWakeman]

No, the same one. Every time I launch it the screen blacks out and it "bongs" at me, asking if I want to let this program change my computer. I've already asked W7 to optimise it for compatibility.

I could probably turn off the group security policy without much danger?

[Barrie Greed]

Originally Posted by LoisWakeman

No, the same one. Every time I launch it the screen blacks out and it "bongs" at me, asking if I want to let this program change my computer. I've already asked W7 to optimise it for compatibility.

I could probably turn off the group security policy without much danger?

I'm afraid I'm no expert on Windows Security so couldn't advise on turning off group security. I have not made any security changes other than install Zone Alarm and AVG anti virus. Otherwise Win 7 is running as it came.

One of Windows little mysteries.

Barrie Greed

[Andrew B.]

Some of my current Windows program ask me the same question every time.

[terrie]

lois: Every time I launch it the screen blacks out and it "bongs" at me, asking if I want to let this program change my computer. I've already asked W7 to optimise it for compatibility.

It's been a while since I've worked on W7--set up one of my sisters' ultrabook notebook with W7--but have you right clicked the desktop icon for the software and looked at the options? If I'm remembering correctly there are compatibility options (run as WinXP?) and also options about security--I think you can tell W7 to remember that you've allowed this software?

Terrie

[iamback]

'Group security'?? What on earth would you want such a thing for?

It sounds like one of those things of Windows that I never tolerate (like hiding file extensions).

[LoisWakeman]

Yes, I did that already, and it makes no difference, sadly.

[LoisWakeman]

If you were an average user and went to dodgy web sites and accepted chain emails with dodgy links, and didn't run AV software, then I'm sure you'd be glad of it to protect you from running unknown software. Remember that us geeks are no longer the target audience of most operating systems - which is why only a few of us get exercised by MS or Apple knowing best!