What do I need to get my XP platinum 8 cards from my XP computer to my new 8.1 computer?

CreataCard Platinum 8 was written for XP and older versions of Windows. Changes in the OS make it difficult/impossible to install.

Do you have the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of Win7Pro? Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. If the title reads Windows 7 Professional x64, it's the 64-bit version. (If it doesn't end with the x64, you have the 32-bit version.)

In any case, the best option is to try running an older version of Windows on another machine, a dual boot system or a virtual computer. With the Pro version of Win7, you can run a virtual XP for free (if your hardware can support it). Download and install Virtual PC and the XP mode package from Microsoft. (You'll need to set aside some memory for the virtual PC to run.) Then install CreataCard when running XP mode as if this is your only computer.

The only real problem is that you will not be able to have hardware installed on the virtual XP and the Windows 7 real machine at the same time. (So you can't share a printer.) Also, to share files between the two "systems", you will need to save them to external media (flash drive or optical disc, for example). Your motherboard and CPU need to support Virtualization. You have to turn this on in your BIOS on some systems. (Press Esc, F1, F2 or F10 repeatedly depending on your system right after turning on the system. If you miss the timing, shut down the computer and then retry.)

Other virtualization programs are Parallels and VMWare. However, with those programs and the other possible options for running CreataCard, you need a licensed version of the older version of Windows.

If you have the 32-bit version of Windows, you can try the Compatibility Mode. (Right click on the installer and choose Properties. Then click on the Compatibility tab and select Run the program as compatible with an older version of Windows. Apply the changes and click OK. Then right click on the installer again and choose Run As Administrator.) You may have to repeat this on the program icon after installing. However, the compatibility mode doesn't always work even if you have the 32-bit OS (and thus don't need the signed driver).

An alternative is to upgrade your software to one that is Win7 compatible. I'm not sure which of these Broderbund design and print products are most similar to CreataCard: http://www.broderbund.com/c-6-design-print.aspx . However, you will probably not be able to open old documents.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(XP mode is available with Win7Pro and Ultimate. At my house, we have two computers with Win7Pro with one running XP mode. At least once, the virtualization was turned off during a BIOS update and XP mode failed until the setting was corrected.)

Windows 7 professional and Windows 7 Ultimate have a "Windows XP mode". It may work without it but if it doesn't just use Windows XP mode. Which you can download here.

I have Createacard 3 installed an running on Win 7 64 bit - however - you have to install XP Mode first which is free from Microsoft if you have Win 7 Professional or Ultimate (not Home). I now have an icon on my desktop that I double click and Createacard 3 loads and works fine.

Dear,
Your HP computer may be new, but your programs must be compatible with your operating system. If your Creatacard is older, the compatibility most likely stops with Windows Vista. Windows 7 is like a "brand new day". Read the label on your CD. It will tell you which systems it will work on. I had Windows 98 and Windows Millenium. When I upgraded to Windows XP my "create" CD's no longer worked.
Try downloading Avery cards. Be blessed.

Hi there,

Well first of all you can try to uninstall your creata card after then just reboot your system and after rebooting your system just again install the creata card........... let us know if this helps you..... please post comments for more help or information.........

Good Luck!!

Thanks

That program was discontinued.
You may want to try
PrintMaster Platinum or 2.0, also by Broderbund wich is Mac compatible. Check here:
http://www.broderbund.com/store/broder/en_US/DisplayCategoryProductListPage/Shop_by_Category/Mac_Software/parentCategoryID.13527900/categoryID.33836200

if there are they will be on their website, but i'm going to say you've probably made that software useless and will have to buy a new program

You can try to right click the setup.exe file and select properties. Next select the compatibility tab and choose Run this program in compatibilty mode and click the drop down to find the version of XP that you think it will run in and the program will install and run in its own memory space and work in VIsta. Don't worry about any other settings on that dialog box. No need to buy a new copy. Now if the program has been installed and won't run, you can right click the shortcut and perform the same steps.

Vista has been a problem since it was introduced. Essentially Microsoft released it without ensureing driver were available for existing software and hardware. Some manufacturers have been making efforts to get Vista compatible Drivers available. Check the software websites for updated drivers.

Hello,
It looks as though American Greetings has discontinued CreataCard which means they shut down the online content. There is no solution as American Greetings no longer supports the product.

The program is not compatible with Windows Vista.

Sorry for the bad news. Your English is just fine!
-WN