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I have already posted this question in the past, but I thought I'd ask again hoping that I can get some feedback.

Have anyone here tried to run ZT 8.0 and above under Windows Server? If so, how has your experience been? If not, do you think it's worth a try?

Thanks,
Am

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I have to admit, Microsoft does make a big deal out of things at times. Think of it this way, I have herd of people who have been able to play their games, which mind you, are not designed to be played on a Server OS.

Windows Server 2003 is nothing but overkill I have spoken to a few people about applications in general and Win Server 2K3 and they have told me that you can do just about any under 2K3 that you can do under XP. Granted you have to enable a ton of services under Administrative Tools and set your Performance Options to \"Programs\" rather then \"System Services\" and \"System Cache\". If there is DirectX support available for a Server OS then I can't see why or how games cannot run or even ZT for that matter.

Hahahah, come to think of it, I think I just answered my own question.

Just a thought...

Am

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Am,

Good pionts- Heck, for all I know; it might run perfectly fine. I just don't know if Ai Squared supports running it on Windows Server 2003 or not... so I assume if you attempt to install it you're doing it at your own risk (unless there's something on the site that I havn't found yet that clearly says if they do or don't support it).

Bad news- I just got a reply from Ai Squared support, and ZoomText is NOT compatabile with Windows Server 2003.

Sorry everybody!

P.S- I've altered the Subject of this thread from \"Windows Server 2003 and ZoomText\" to something a bit more specific so people taking a quick glance at the list of topics will have the information quicker. Hope that's okay withi you, Am!

Oh well ... Maybe someday.

Am

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Am,

Well on the bright side; if you really want a version for Windows Server 2003, write Ai Squared and let them know. Who knows- it might happen one day!

I've used ZoomText on W2K3 before and didn't have any issues. What AISquared is saying is they won't support it. I.E. Your on your own (with some help from here of course!). The best way to find out is to give it a try - on a test machine of course. Let us know.

Oh, one last thing, I was using ZT8.12.

Well that's a good point, and I'm glad it installed for you.

But I want to point out that even if it does install, Ai Squared won't support it. Meaning that if you install it, it works, but then it corrupts your video card driver (or something worse) you can't e-mail or call Ai Squared for support to fix the problem. I just wanted to make that clear.

But if you want to take the risk knowing that; go ahead I guess... I wouldn't recomend it.

That is what I tried to say. But we forum dwellers will certainly try to help.



When we don't try, we don't learn and we don't progress. Of course, always use a test machine first and then migrate to a production machine. There may be some idiosyncrasies that pop up, but we’d be doing everyone one favour by trying. What’s the worst that could happen?

I'm glad you only use a test machine because it could do serious damage.

Technicly speaking, ZoomText is not supposed to install on Windows 2003 Server at all (the installation is supposed to abort when it detects you have an unsupported operating system); so I'm very surprised that someone got it to install in the first place.

As long as you know the possable consequences and you're prepared to deal with them; you're free to try.

Please let us know how it turns out! I'd be interested in the results and what problems (if any) pop up. [/b]

I just wanted to point out an earlier thread. While Server 2003 is not officially supported with any current versions of ZoomText, Anders put together a suitable workaround for his purposes in this post.

I would definitely recommend trying it out on a test machine prior to installing on anything mission critical, but it may help someone.

Oh yeah! I forgot all about that thread. Okay yes I guess that's worth trying as well, but back up your data before you attempt it.. Crossing your fingers might help, too!

Dave's right (as usual) a test machine is the way to go. Call me paranoid; but you can never be too cautious...

I read the posts on zt and win2003. [b]Bottom line, I NEED ZT TO WORK ON WIN 2003.[/b] I really don't want to go in and mess around with services and various settings to beat zt into submission just to opereate.

Please ZT, pop some \"No Doze\" and drink som \"Jolt cloa\" do what ever you need to do just get zt and win 03 compatible.

Carl

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Carl,

As you've said; Windows 2003 is not supported and the work-around is the only option. As far as I know; there are no immediate plans to support it. You can e-mail support@aisquared.com and suggest that they support it in a future release. I would recommend upgrading your operating system to Windows XP if being able to use ZoomText is significantly important for you. Not only will you have full compatability with ZoomText; you will also have a more current and stable operating system.

what is the work around for win 2003?

Using win 2003 is not up to me, it is up my boss.

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