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.
Sub GDG_John( ) said:Free "XP Mode" was included in Windows 7 but not 8. You will need to use a virtual machine
Problem there is that you need an XP licence for that -- and in theory at least, you should buy a new XP licence instead of using the licence from the previous machine, which if it is an OEM licence has therefore technically expired along with that machine.
Sub GDG_John( ) said: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 O said: 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.
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.
Well you did buy something from a manufacturer new but you tipped the scales. As a general rule upgrading one without the other is a bad practice. In doing so expect problems.
As for the meaning of my economy statement above, it's actually more simple than that. Price of product versus price of continued maintenance combined with the ability to foresee the future make the math to this logic, well, not add up. In your case we are not just talking about a couple years, but something quite a bit older.
I agree with some support for older versions, but not a version as old as X3 together with an OS as new as Windows 8.1
Best of luck.
~John
I fully respect there is a sum of money in buying a new license, but I would recomend it.
I have used virtual machine on Windows 7 and it works. Either the the virtual machine supplied ONLY in Windows 7 PRO and higher, not Home verssions. Or the VirtualBox from Oracle. free and works on all Windows 7 and Windows 8/Windows 8.1.
It all works but you should see to that you have a big harddrive and 64 bit machine and OS and minimum 8 GB ram. Because the Virtual machine will take power from your computer.
Go for a new license of X6 or later version when that comes out if possible. You will have a better suited program to live with.
Danny O said: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.
This is because X3 is not made to work on Windows 8. And Corel will never make an update to the X3 version to work on Windows 8/8.1 or later Windows 9. Simply wont happen. And its due to money. Its a lot of cash involved in making a software. And since X3 three newer versions have come out. And X3 is 8 years old. And when X7 eventually comes out, lots of money was put down to develop the newer versions.
Danny I'd jump on this fast. Then you can even upgrade to X7.
http://www.digitalartsolutions.com/promotions/coreldrawX6-upgrade.php
Sub GDG_John( ) said: Danny I'd jump on this fast. Then you can even upgrade to X7. http://www.digitalartsolutions.com/promotions/coreldrawX6-upgrade.php
Danny O; John is pointing you to a very good deal. But you know that your first post sounds to me like you think the co. that made your old TV's should give you a Free fix, so you could use it today instead of having to buy a new one..
George