How to edit MSI files that refuse to install on Vista
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 10:48 | 
Author: Ray | 
Problem
When you try to install software from an MSI file on Vista, you may get this error message: "The operating system is not adequate for running [name of the product]."
Solution
1) Download and install Orca from here or click on the attachment at the end of this article.
2) Open the MSI file in Orca.
3) Click on the LaunchCondition table. The tables will be lined up along the left side of the program window.
4) Add this to the end of the list of OS versions: OR (VersionNT = 600) A complete list of codes for different OS versions can be found here.
5) Close, save and install your software
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Last Updated (Monday, 28 June 2010 09:35)