Open Rails and Windows 8/8.1

[Paul112554]

I am having problems installing Open Rails (setup_OR_pre-v1.0_from_download) on my ACER Espire notebook running the Windows 8.1 OS.

Each and every time I try to run the install program, I end up with a message informing me the setup files are corrupted, then telling me to "obtain a new copy of the program". Downloading the OR setup program from the Train-Sim site goes smoothly as expected, so that isn't the issue.

I have tried the usual "old school" tricks (turn this off, shut that down, check for latest blah-blah-blahs)) that have had success on older versions of Windows (98, 2000, XP), but not here.

I should point out that I skipped the Vista & Win7 learning curve "trials by fire" and jumped right from XP to Win8 last year, and the Win8.1 "upgrade" just recently. BTW...MSTS is also having "fits" on this machine, but that appears to be graphic related.

What I am asking for is HELP...in the form of some sound, KNOWLEDGABLE advice!!!

Thank you,
Paul

[slipperman]

Hi Paul,
Excuse me for appearing a little dumb, but where did you get that file (setup_OR_pre-v1.0_from_download) from??

Regarding MSTS and Windows 8/8.1 - if your PC uses AMD or Intel graphics, then it won't work!

Cheers,
Ged

[MCDemuth]

Each and every time I try to run the install program, I end up with a message informing me the setup files are corrupted, then telling me to "obtain a new copy of the program". Downloading the OR setup program from the Train-Sim site goes smoothly as expected, so that isn't the issue.

BTW...MSTS is also having "fits" on this machine, but that appears to be graphic related.

Try downloading Open Rails from the Open Rails site, instead of here, and you might have better luck.

Yes, there are already extensive postings in this forum about MSTS having issues with Graphic Cards under Windows 8+

[baldwin]

The setup_OR_pre-v1.0_from_download file is different to the one found in the library here, it is also a recent innovation in the OR world, so you really are right out on the "cutting edge" with that one.

I suggest that you go to http://openrails.org/experimental.html and download the executable binaries. The latest version there is 25th April but will be updated some time tomorrow. The version there is always a week behind the development cycle.

[Paul112554]

Hello Ged, I got that download from this site:-----> < www.openrails.org >