Solidworks 2005 Install problem

[justroln]

I am trying to install of solidworks 2005 on a new computer. When i get past the part to enter my serial, a box pops up saying "distribution characteristic 101". The installation then fails and goes to the cancel screen. I believe the problem is an msi related problem but have not found a fix.
Here are the computers specifications:
Windows Xp Pro SP1
Video Card:Nvidia Geforce Fx 5900xt
Video Driver: 5.3.0.3
Cpu: AMD Xp 2200
Ram: 768mb
Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[SBaugh]

SW created a fix for this in SW04. Call your VAR on Monday tell them about it, and mention that you know SW had a fix for this in SW04.

FYI - Your Video card is not supported and you may expereince graphically issues with that card, so don't be surprised.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

Merry Christmas
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[justroln]

scott do you know what causes this problem? Is the fix a simple one like the registry removal i read about in another on of your responses? Thanks for all of your help

 

[SBaugh]

No this is an *.exe file that is ran and I don't know anymore then that other then the instructions you do to run it. But those will not help if you don't have the file.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

Merry Christmas
faq731-376
faq559-716 - SW Fora Users