Running Our Software
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Background:

Our 32-bit software was designed to run in the Windows XP, Windows Vista 32-bit, and Windows 7 32-bit environments.

  • Our software will not run directly in the Windows 7 64-bit environment.
  • However, our software will run in the Windows 7 64-bit environment when it is placed inside of a 32-bit Virtual Environment (see options 1 and 2 below).
  
 

How to Run Our Software in Windows 7 64-bit Environment

Option 1:  Virtual Environment - FREE Windows XP mode (Not a good option at this time - see option 2):

1.  Windows Virtual PC will only run on computers that have hardware-assisted virtualization computer chips: (1) AMD-V™ or (2) Intel® VT or VIA® VT. Click here for details.

2.  Windows Virtual PC requires Windows 7: Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate edition, and will not work in the Home Premium edition.

NOTICE: Most Sams Club, Costco, Best Buy and other stores do not sell computers that come with 1 and 2.

Support:
Windows 7 Virtual PC Documentation and Videos: Click here
Windows 7 Virtual PC download and install instructions: Click here

Options 2: VMWare FREE Virtual Environment (Good option at this time)

Support: Click here for details
 
 

The CSRS and FERS Benefits Calculator and Retirement Planner is a product of:
Decision Support Software LLC
P.O. Box 2368
Granite Bay, CA 95746
www.FedRetireSoftware.com