Installing P3 in 64 bit OS

I just tried installing P3 in a VMware virtual mchine running server 2003 x32, it does not install from an iso virtual CD. The install interface starts but clicking the button for instal P3 produces adible clicks and nothing more. The setup.exe file is encypted so I ma not sure what the buttion is trying to call.

I will put my oprtical drive back in and burn a CD to try a second time.

I just tried installing P3 in a VMware virtual mchine running server 2003 x32, it does not install from an iso virtual CD. The install interface starts but clicking the button for instal P3 produces adible clicks and nothing more. The setup.exe file is encypted so I ma not sure what the buttion is trying to call.

I will put my oprtical drive back in and burn a CD to try a second time.

Try extracting the ISO to a folder in the virtual machine and then click setup within this folder. I am installing in this way all my Old XP Software on a Microsoft Virtual Machine.

Still I believe it should work unless the directories name of the ISO CD are too much to be handled by the old operating system you are using. I understand some of these old systems get lost with the longer file and folder names used by newer operating system, not an expert but this occurs to me, just give it a try. Also many folders within other folders might be an issue, .... ??? maybe.

If you do not have all the prerequisites of Microsoft Virtual Machine you will be in need to use VMware, a software I would not be surprised if more powerful than Microsoft Virtual Machine.

You can burn an ISO file to install another software and if it works then I would suspect the issue is with the ISO file you got for P3.

Bill, not all Windows 7 versions are created equal, some are 32 bit others are 64 bit operating system and even between them there are home and professional versions. Some versions do have issues with P3.

Note: P3 3.1 has not been tested and is not supported on Windows 7 (64 bit) 

from: http://primavera.zxlm.cn/kb/prim84808

Regards,

Rafael

P3 works fine in Windows 7 32 bit.  I understand that if you are running 7 64 bit, you will need a virtual machine to run P3.  I am not sure what the best solution is for that, perhaps Virtual Box (oracle) and it is free.  If someone has found a good working solution for running P3 in a 64 bit os, please post and share your success.

Hello,

it was easy and straightforward to install P3 on Windows 7 Pro SP1; however, when I tried to use the software, no way!

I cannot open an existing project, nor create a new one: P3 advises either that it cannot unlock a target project, open a project with no target project or create a group for a new project

so I have installed P3 on a virtual machine running Windows XP; and I will not be able to export P6 files to P3 files format.

Alexandre

Alexandre,

What about also installing P6 on your virtual PC? I suggest keeping the two P6 installations on the same machine as to avoid license issues.

Best Regards,

Rafael

HI Raphaël,

yes you are right; installing both P3 and P6 on the virtual PC will solve the problem

Alexandre

Alexandre,

The virtual machine will need virus protection separate from the desktop. Usually these require activation and will consume another license. Previously I called Norton and got an extra license for use on the same PC but now I use free antivirus on my virtual machine and keep Norton on the desktop.

I use AVG antivirus on the virtual machine, the free version is said to be as good as the pay version.

Anyone having issues with the P6 installation can install it on the virtual machine until the issue is cleared.

Good luck,

Rafael

install this first then p3

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

I didn't read the other replies so your question may have already been answered.

P3 will not install or run in a 64bit windows environment.  However, it runs very well in Windows 7 32 bit.

I reciently set up a new computer with windows 7 32bit and then installed P3 and Suretrak, then later installed P6.  P6 failed to recognize P3.  I got Oracle tech support help and apparently this is a fix for this.  And fortunately it is fairly simple.  There is a tech bulletin on it with instructions on how to fix.

I hope this help.

Install Windows 7 32 bit.  There is no significant advantage to Windows 64 bit over the 32 bit version.  I have been using P3 in Windows 7 ever since the OS was released with no problems.  Install P3 first, then install P6.  P6 should recognize P3, but it doesn't always.  No one can tell me why.  However, Oracle has posted a fix that is actually fairly simple in their user database.

Years ago I had heard that P3 would work in a virtual 32 bit environment, but it doesn't, at least now well.  It is just simply best to work in the 32 bit OS.

Good luck.

as I states previously p3 will not run on a 64 bit operating system.

You must first install virtual xp fof windows then install p3 there

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7