Downloaded Software not opening on Win 10


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 10, WIndows 8
       #1

    Downloaded Software not opening on Win 10


    Hi,
    I am not a very tech-savvy person. I need your help. I installed a software for my magnetometer on my laptop. (A magnetometer is an instrument for geophysical purposes) I downloaded the software from the equipment manufacturer's site (GEMLinkplus Software for Magnetometers and Gradiometers - Gem Systems ) Unfortunately, the software is not working on my laptop. The installation was successful but I can't open it. I am unsure if it is non-compatible on windows 10 or if it is any other problem? I need help to fix this.
    FYI, I use DELL Inspiron, Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM.
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  2. Posts : 486
    Windows 10x64 17713
       #2

    The site only lists support up to Windows 7. Right click on the executable and choose "Troubleshoot Compatibility" from the context menu.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 10, WIndows 8
    Thread Starter
       #3

    cyberrufus said:
    The site only lists support up to Windows 7. Right click on the executable and choose "Troubleshoot Compatibility" from the context menu.
    I did as you said, I tested it and it is not working. I think, It is non-compatible. Does this mean I have to install windows 7 for running it? Is there another way?
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  4. Posts : 156
    Windows 10 14590 x64 and Win Insider test builds
       #4

    SB plus Core i3 is pretty decent but 4GB of ram is not the bomb on win 10 x64 but that would be more like 8-12 GB these days

    Setting aside UWP apps almost any win 7 exe programs should run on the windows 10 exe program side but not everything ofc and professional niche & business management software are repeat new OS compatibility and slow to update offenders........... perhaps a windows 7 OS in a VM or a 40- 50 -100 GB new unallocated NTFS volume (& custom install ) in a dual boot configuration on the same HDD or another HDD it should fly with or without an activation ?

    looking at this image I'm almost thinking this was maybe DOS ,win 3.0 ,win 9x upgraded/re written at some point and or also moved into win 3-4 x NT -2000 NT / XP-NT core -win Vista /7 NT core maybe with legacy resident code or missing xxx NT code keeping it out of windows 10
    Downloaded  Software not opening on Win 10-gem-link.png
    Last edited by electronuser; 07 Sep 2016 at 01:03.
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  5. Posts : 7,871
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #5

    Is the program being blocked by your antivirus? I have Kaspersky antivirus which will block unknown programs from launching unless I enable them.
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 10, WIndows 8
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Steve C said:
    Is the program being blocked by your antivirus? I have Kaspersky antivirus which will block unknown programs from launching unless I enable them.
    I am using Bit defender antivirus. I am not sure if it is blocking the program. I have to check.
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  7. Posts : 156
    Windows 10 14590 x64 and Win Insider test builds
       #7

    Levi15 said:
    I am using Bit defender antivirus. I am not sure if it is blocking the program. I have to check.
    FWIW maybe that should have been step 2
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  8. Posts : 343
    Windows 10
       #8

    Levi15 said:
    I did as you said, I tested it and it is not working. I think, It is non-compatible. Does this mean I have to install windows 7 for running it? Is there another way?
    Well before you do something so drastic I would contact the support of the software vendor and see what they say.
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  9. Posts : 2,324
    Win10
       #9

    Is the device connected when you try to open it or are you just trying to open the software?

    I would suspect you may need drivers for the USB to Serial Adaptor too, which I see mentioned on the Gemlink Site you Linked to...

    KB
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