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I have been using Microsoft Picture It! Premium 10 (mpi10) with Windows XP for quite some time until just recently when I bought a new computer with Windows 8.1. However, when I tried to install mpi10 on my new computer, I realized the two weren't compatible.
I really like mpi10, & I work with pictures quite often. Question is... is there a way to make it compatible, or is there another photo editing software that it compares with, that is compatible with Windows 8.1, & that I can download from your site?
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Hi,
Yes, as per the compatibility status on Windows Compatibility center is concerned, Microsoft Picture It is not compatible with Windows 8.1. Refer to the link to get the details:
However, in Windows 8.1 Operating System, you can use Windows Live Photo Gallery in place of Microsoft Picture It:
Hope this information helps. For any further Windows related assistance, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.
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I do a ton of photo editing and I love Picture It Premium 10. I've had it for many many years. I also use Photoshop Elements 12 but for a lot of my editing I still prefer Picture It. It is not as powerful as Elements but it's a lot more intuitive and just plain easier to use and prefer the file organizer over PSE's.
A few years ago when I got a new computer it came with Windows 7 Home. I found out that I needed to upgrade to Windows Pro in order to get the backwards compatibility. The programs kind of run in a virtual environment. Everything installed perfectly and is nicely integrated with the rest of the computer and I have never had any issues.
Unfortunately that's where they scr** people over because I had to pay an additional $150.00+ just to get that feature in order to keep a bunch of my programs working. Has anyone checked to see if the upgrade is an option with 8 or 8.1?
Lack of compatibility with programs and peripherals has been a major issue with Windows 8 and 8.1.
I do a ton of photo editing and I love Picture It Premium 10. I've had it for many many years. I also use Photoshop Elements 12 but for a lot of my editing I still prefer Picture It. It is not as powerful as Elements but it's a lot more intuitive and just plain easier to use and prefer the file organizer over PSE's.
A few years ago when I got a new computer it came with Windows 7 Home. I found out that I needed to upgrade to Windows Pro in order to get the backwards compatibility. The programs kind of run in a virtual environment. Everything installed perfectly and is nicely integrated with the rest of the computer and I have never had any issues.
Unfortunately that's where they scr** people over because I had to pay an additional $150.00+ just to get that feature in order to keep a bunch of my programs working. Has anyone checked to see if the upgrade is an option with 8 or 8.1?
Lack of compatibility with programs and peripherals has been a major issue with Windows 8 and 8.1.
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Maybe the following link to the compatibility Center would be
worth a look. 38 out of 50 users say MS Digital Image Suite 10
is compatible with Win 8.1
Microsoft Digital Image SuiteVersion10
MS Digital Image Suite is just an Advanced Version of MS Picture It!.
There is still a free 60 day trial version of Digital Image Suite 2006
if you would like to try it. (This is version 11)
(FWIW...it's always a good idea to create a System
Restore point before installing software or updates)
Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=11954
(this product line has been discontinued but you can still
download the Starter Version and run it for 60 days)
Unlike the retail version...the trial does not have the ability
to create VCDs and it does not include the clipart and
pre-formatted projects.
Even though the product line is discontinued...it is still possible
to find copies at online sites like Amazon and eBay.
If you do not wish to purchase new software to experiment with...
the following article on installing Win XP Mode on Win 8.1 may be
interesting.
How to Get a Windows XP Mode Virtual Machine on Windows 8.1
Good Luck
Ha ha... Has anyone on this site actually tried installing picture it 10 on windows 8 or 8.1. I have. It runs fine on both! It's such a pity you can't still get it though. I've just got a new laptop and have lost the disc. I'd suggest for all of you guys on here weeping away to just try and install it. I had no problems at all.
