I have Libronix 3.0g running on Windows 8

John

I have Libronix 3.0g running on Windows 8.

I installed it with the intention of finding a solution to all the problems others have reported.

I am unable to duplicate the issues with saving and loading workspaces that others reported.

I am also unable to reproduce the errors in the advanced search window that others have reported.

It runs in both admin or user mode. It runs with or without "Windows XP" compatibility checked.

I have not done extensive testing yet, but so far I do not see any problems.

Here is the process I followed to install:

1) Clean install (brand new computer with 64-bit Windows 8)

2) Installed completely offline. No internet connection. Everything was installed from the .ZIP file at

ftp://ftp.logos.com/ldls/Zip/LibronixDLS-3.0g.zip

3) Licenses were restored from a license backup file.

4) No online updates were applied. Only the contents of the .ZIP file were installed.

5) No modifications to registry or anything else were made.

It just worked.

So now I am wondering ... why does it work on mine, but others have had problems?

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John

After a bit more testing, I discovered one item that was not working correctly. The Bibliography tool drop down lists were empty.

I then installed the IE9 Registry fix that is available on this forum. The problem was fixed. I delete the registry key, problem was back.

So it seems clear that the registry key is still needed on Windows 8.

I also noticed some sluggishness when processing was going on in one window and I attempted to open another. I found that choosing

"Windows 7" in the compatibility settings worked better than the "Windows XP" settings. I cannot explain why this would be, but it seems

to perform better that way.

I must conclude after testing for myself that L3 does indeed run on Windows 8. [:D]

In fact it seems to run better than it did on my Windows 7 machine.

The question remains, why did others have problems? I suspect it might be necessary to do a clean install rather than an upgrade to get

the program registered correctly. It is also possible that the setup files contained in the .ZIP file are not identical to the ones that get executed

by running the scripts from the website. Maybe others can shed more light on this. I would really like to see others duplicate my success,

particularly if they had problems previously.

Dave Hooton

I installed it with the intention of finding a solution to all the problems others have reported.

I am unable to duplicate the issues with saving and loading workspaces that others reported.

I am also unable to reproduce the errors in the advanced search window that others have reported.

Can you run a Greek Morphological Search?

Does a Bible Search run on the word you type in?

Can you create a Word List?

Dave Hooton

The question remains, why did others have problems? I suspect it might be necessary to do a clean install rather than an upgrade to get

the program registered correctly. It is also possible that the setup files contained in the .ZIP file are not identical to the ones that get executed

by running the scripts from the website.

The zip file contains a slightly cut-down version of the CD/DVD installation; missing only a couple of data sets. One possibility is that MS tweaked its early Enterprise "RTM" release (that I used) for the actual commercial release. Another is that my Virtual Machine did not run Win 8 exactly as a real (host) Windows 8. So I won't know any better until I get a retail Win 8 running on one of my computers.

John

Can you run a Greek Morphological Search?

John

Does a Bible Search run on the word you type in?

John

Can you create a Word List?

DMB

Great work John! This thread's definitiely a keeper for me.

Dave Hooton

That's excellent. So MS definitely tweaked things before the real Release[;)]

Med

It didi work for me. I copy before the entire CD in my C;\ and then I added this path in resources (options/ general)

Thanks

Joseph Turner

John, I was hard on you in the other thread, so I wanted to say that you have provided very good information here! Thanks!

John

In another thread, Dave H. reported having upgraded to Windows 8, and he is still experiencing problems with L3.

Dave reported having done an "in place" upgrade from Win7 to Win8.

It is possible that L3 is not going to run correctly unless it is installed "clean" onto Win8. If you plan on doing an in-place upgrade to Win8, I recommend uninstalling L3 beforehand. Then do a clean install from the .ZIP file after Win8 is running.

If you get it running successfully, let us know here. Or if you don't.

John

In another thread another user has reported success with L3 running on Win8. He also posted pictures: http://community.logos.com/forums/t/59271.aspx

This user also did an in-place upgrade to Win8, so the problems that Dave H. had seem to be unique to Dave. This being said, It is still recommended that those who wish to continue running L3 stick with Win7 or lower. While it does run on Windows 8, there is no guarantee that you will not experience problems, and no support from Logos.

Please post your successes or failures here so others will have a better indication of their chance for success [:D]

Dave Hooton

In another thread another user has reported success with L3 running on Win8. He also posted pictures: http://community.logos.com/forums/t/59271.aspx

This one? http://community.logos.com/forums/p/59271/444389.aspx#444389

I can post those pics but it still doesn't mean it works (Milford wasn't specific and stated he really doesn't use it).

Doug

I had trouble with L3 a few days ago. Every time I tried to launch the program it would crash. Win 8 updated that night and the next morning the program worked fine again. Still working fine now.

John

I can post those pics but it still doesn't mean it works (Milford wasn't specific and stated he really doesn't use it).

I agree Dave. He did not claim to have done extensive testing on it. Nor did he mention any problems with it.

The only computer I can verify without a doubt that it worked on was my own. Everyone else I accept their statements in good faith.

Bradley says it worked on his. Milford says it works on his. You say it doesnt work on yours. I believe that all are being truthful and honest.

And I am not recommending that anyone try this ... I do not recommend Windows 8, Logos 4 or Logos 5.

But for those who may be in a situation where they are already stuck with Windows 8, I would like to see more testimony to help them make an informed decision. So far we have very little here, which is probably a good indicator that there just isnt much interest in L3 anymore.

Personally I have an investment in resources, and I plan on using L3 for a long time to come, whether it is supported by Logos or not. I see no benefit in Windows 8 for a desktop or laptop computer. But I also recognize that not everyone is going to be willing to wipe a brand new Windows 8 computer and Install Windows 7 like I did recently.

Milford Charles Murray

I can post those pics but it still doesn't mean it works (Milford wasn't specific and stated he really doesn't use it).

Dave is correct. I don't really use it! *smile* Peace to all!

I did just now add to that other thread these words for Kelly

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Rev. Kelly Todd:

yes, I dont really use libronix either, but I use it when I cant figure out how to do what I want in logos 4. now tonight, I am unable to save a change in the workspace... it must have finally figured out that it no longer had IE9 LOL

God's richest blessings to all

Peace to you, Kelly! *smile* I just use Logos 3.0g now and again, just for the "fun" of it ... or "for old times sake" However, I thought I'd check what you had problems with -- I have IE 10 -- and I CAN open and close workspaces ......

Philippians 4: ⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. ⁵ Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand..........

Billy Carson

I have the Nelsons Electronic Bible I bought in 1999 and it ran on everything until

windows 8. Now I can't even load it on my laptop and I can't afford to purchase the new one

limited resources. Anyone have any ideas on how to load it? I don't have any pass keys with this version.

Thank You

Billy

Dave Hooton

I have the Nelsons Electronic Bible I bought in 1999 and it ran on everything until

windows 8. Now I can't even load it on my laptop and I can't afford to purchase the new one

limited resources. Anyone have any ideas on how to load it?

the previous post talks about VirtualBox which will enable you to run a Windows OS like XP or 7 for Libronix on your W8 laptop.. But you need to purchase (or have) Win 7/XP to get a valid licence.

calvin cho

Hi!

Window 8 can't support Libronix for some function.

For example, can't run a saving and loading workspaces.

Because of Internet explorer 10 do not emhanced for Libronix.

So, i manually copied a folder <-c:\Desktop\Document\Libronix DLS\Workspace (a existed Widow xp or 7's folder)

to windows 8 same folder (new Computer).

if you possible, downgrade internet explorer 10 to explorer 9.

Anderson Abreu

Hi, John. Does your Libronix still work fully on Windows 10?

Fred Chapman

Hi, John. Does your Libronix still work fully on Windows 10?

Welcome to the forums.

You may not get an answer on this thread. The last post before your was nearly 5 years ago.

If you have questions about Libronix, I would create a new thread on this forum

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

Hi, John. Does your Libronix still work fully on Windows 10?

+1 Welcome [:D]

Logos wiki => Unsupported Applications on Windows & Mac includes Libronix => Libby is standalone as of 1 Oct 2017 (so offline use of existing Libronix 3 installations is viable, but can no longer download anything)

Keep Smiling [:)]

David Paul

I run Libronix on Win 10, but it does have performance issues. It runs slower (for instance, note pop-ups can take up to 5 seconds to appear, which is very frustrating), and it has a tendency to lock up when I click from within one window to within another. This can sometimes be averted by clicking the window frame first before clicking into the window contents. But hey, at least it works! I run my main copy of Libronix on a Vista machine running IE7. Works great...10000000000 times better program than any version since.

DMB

10,000,000,000 times better program than any version since.

I get so tired of folks under-estimating Libby's prowess. I added comas, but it appears you left off at least 1-2 multiples.

And Libby inside an Windows XP box requires a fire extinguisher nearby ... Logos, an alarm clock.

Josh

Let me guess, ya'll prefer the old website too? [:O]