compatability of Windows 10 with embroidery software, 4D Embroidery, in particular?

Anonymous
2015-08-05T23:06:24+00:00

I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade to Windows10.  The main use for this computer, is sewing/embroidery software, 4D Embroidery.  Is W 10 going to run that software satisfactorily?

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-13T15:56:05+00:00

    I still don't have an answer to this question and will not update to Windows 10 until I know it will run 4D.  I did reach technical support for the embroidery software by phone and was advised that 4D ran with Windows 7 and Windows 8,  but since newer versions (5D and 6D) are now available, the embroidery software folks no longer offer support to what I assume must be many others like me who are  still content using 4D and unwilling to spend another $2000+ on newer software.  Not offering support means they will not test for compatibility to Windows 10.  If help comes, it will have to be from Microsoft or the Microsoft Community.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-16T15:57:48+00:00

    I am so angry at Viking for not supporting 4D software.  It was not a cheap program.  I will never buy a Viking product again.  I do hope Microsoft can help us.  I already updated to Microsoft 10 and the Hasp does not work

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-20T18:38:42+00:00

    You need to download an updated version of the HASP driver from the support page of www.6dembroiderysystem.com.  I seriously doubt your 4D will work with Win10 since my 6D doesn't work.  VSM Software will need to provide a fix for that problem.  4D is not supported any longer since 5D & 6D are on the market.  Each software problem (including Microsoft) have end date life cycles for software and this is very commonplace.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-09-28T21:29:49+00:00

    If won't work on Windows 10. I sadly have windows 10 and my 4D won't work, I don't think 5 or 6 will work as well. But I will see.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-09-29T00:43:21+00:00

    Thank you.  I did communicate with Viking and they basically said tough luck.  They no longer provide support to 4D.  I also asked Microsoft if they can help and the answer was no there also. 

    As far as I am concerned, I will never buy from Viking again.  4D embroidery software cost $1500 when I purchased it.   In my opinion, Viking should at least make it compatible with operating systems.  The problem is that the hasp is not recognized.  It may or may not run on  Windows 10, but can't get past the hasp opening the program.

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