I have Corel Draw X3 and have just purchased a Windows 8.1 desk top system.
Corel Draw X3 will install and run, but after installation the Windows 8.1 Start Screen Icons are not functional; the icon links doesn't work. There are some issues when running the suite.
Does anyone know if Corel or Windows has a fix for running Corel X3 on Windows 8.1, without issues.
I really would like to run the Corel X3 on the Windows 8.1 system.
I've used Corel since ver. 3 or older, and based on my experience with Corel I do not want to buy into Corel X6 for use on Windows 8.1. Corel has come a long way since the early days, but still lacking in follow-up revisions and patch fixes for their software.
Thanks, Danny.
Hi.
Sorry Danny, there isn't, and won't be any fix coming from Corel that enables Windows 8.1 to work with CorelDraw X3. Have you tried the virtual machine running XP inside Windows 8?
Danny O said:Corel has come a long way since the early days, but still lacking in follow-up revisions and patch fixes for their software.
Extension testing should be done to make all old versions of CorelDraw work with whatever future operating system Windows decides to release said no one ever. I could say it blows my mind to think you really believe what you said but it doesn't. This is the world we live in and many others probably think like this too. Not trying to disrespect you, just pointing out that your logic doesn't add up to the economy you participate in.
Danny, I recommend X6. You upgraded your OS for the new features, to use newer hardware, why not upgrade CorelDraw for the same reason. If you want to stick with X3 that is surely fine. Use Windows XP or a virtual machine with XP in your Windows 8 environment.
John, please detail your question; "Have you tried the virtual machine running XP inside Windows 8?"
Free "XP Mode" was included in Windows 7 but not 8. You will need to use a virtual machine. There are many you can find with Google and be up and running pretty quickly. Here are the top 5 according to lifehacker.com
There is also a hack so to say, that I have not tried for Using Windows XP Mode in Windows 8 for Free.
~John
PS. I have tried 3 on the top five list. Windows Virtual Machine, Virtual box, and VM Ware. I really liked the Windows Virtual Machine and the Virtual Box. Both probably tied for 1st place in my experience.
John, really appreciate your help.
You opened the hatch; I've gotta vent a little in response to your;
"I could say it blows my mind to think you really believe what you said but it doesn't. This is the world we live in and many others probably think like this too. Not trying to disrespect you, just pointing out that your logic doesn't add up to the economy you participate in."
I've used Corel for the past few decades; I like the product but sometimes I wonder if Corel has the right developers. Corel has always released versions that rely on users to debug; sometimes you get a fix before they move on to the next version, most times you don't. It's kinda like the Dems passing the Health Care Legislation; we have to pass it to find out what is in it. For me, this is not the right time to purchase Corel Draw X6. From what I've read Corel is still battling to resolve issues with Windows 8.1. I'll give them another year or two to cozy up to Windows 8.1. Front line troops usually take the brunt of the casualties.
As a conservative I don't see the need to set aside perfectly good equipment just because a manufacturer wants to sell something new.
I agree with you that this is the economy we are in; so driven by the stock markets that what was once considered antique after 30 years is now considered obsolete after a couple years. The people that have fought the disposable mindset has seen the walls come tumbling down around them over the past decade or so.
So, yes I do expect Manufacturers to stand by and support their products for an extended time.
Enjoyed the conversation,
Danny.