Operating System Compatibility - Revision history

Charlie at 14:43, 3 August 2015

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	The notes about Windows 8 (below) apply also to Windows 10. Signalsoft will monitor for ~~issue~~ and address them as they arise.		The notes about Windows 8 (below) apply also to Windows 10. Signalsoft will monitor for issues and address them as they arise.

Charlie at 14:30, 3 August 2015

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			==Windows 10==

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			At this time, there are '''no known issues''' running simulations on Windows 10.
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			The notes about Windows 8 (below) apply also to Windows 10. Signalsoft will monitor for issue and address them as they arise.


	==Windows 8==		==Windows 8==

Charlie at 04:03, 9 November 2012

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	===First Run===		===First Run===
	Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.		Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.

			===Program Updates===
			Program updates continue to work as before. Windows will ask you to confirm that you want the update system to run, after which the update will be downloaded and installed.

	===Metro UI (Start Screen)===		===Metro UI (Start Screen)===

	Windows 8 includes a new user interface (UI) designed for touch screens, called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_screen#Start_screen Start Screen]. After installing a simulation, Windows 8 will add a program icon to both the traditional Windows desktop as well as the new Start Screen.		Windows 8 includes a new user interface (UI) designed for touch screens, called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_screen#Start_screen Start Screen]. After installing a simulation, Windows 8 will add a program icon to both the traditional Windows desktop as well as the new Start Screen.

	===License Insertion===		===License Insertion===

	License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys\|here]].		License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys\|here]].

	===Networking and Firewalls===		===Networking and Firewalls===
			When doing network play (Multiplayer plugins or Line Operations) Windows Firewall will ask you to allow it or deny it. If you have a different firewall installed, consult that program's manual if necessary.

	When doing network play (Multiplayer plugins or Line Operations) Windows Firewall will ask you to allow it or deny it. If you have a different firewall installed, consult that program's manual if necessary.		===Sounds===
			No problems were detected with the simulation sounds: bells and buzzers work as expected.


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Charlie at 03:43, 9 November 2012

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Charlie at 03:43, 9 November 2012

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Charlie at 03:11, 9 November 2012

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	===First Run===		===First Run===
	Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.		Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.

			===Metro UI (Start Screen)===

			Windows 8 includes a new user interface (UI) designed for touch screens, called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_screen#Start_screen Start Screen]. After installing a simulation, Windows 8 will add a program icon to both the traditional Windows desktop as well as the new Start Screen.

	===License Insertion===		===License Insertion===

	License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys\|here]].		License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys\|here]].

	===Networking and Firewalls===		===Networking and Firewalls===

			When doing network play (Multiplayer plugins or Line Operations) Windows Firewall will ask you to allow it or deny it. If you have a different firewall installed, consult that program's manual if necessary.


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Charlie at 03:00, 9 November 2012

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	At this time, there are '''no known issues''' running simulations on Windows 8.		At this time, there are '''no known issues''' running simulations on Windows 8.
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	===.Net Framework===		===.Net Framework===
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	===First Run===		===First Run===
	Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.)		Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.

	===License Insertion===		===License Insertion===

			License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys\|here]].
	===Networking and Firewalls===		===Networking and Firewalls===

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Charlie: /* .Net Framework */

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	===.Net Framework===		===.Net Framework===
	Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: ~~Microsoft has several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here:~~ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx.		Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx Microsoft has several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here].

	===Installing===		===Installing===

Charlie at 02:52, 9 November 2012

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	===.Net Framework===		===.Net Framework===
	Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: [[Microsoft ~~have~~ several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here\|http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx]].		Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: Microsoft has several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx.

	===Installing===		===Installing===

Charlie at 02:51, 9 November 2012

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	At this time, there are ''no known issues'' running simulations on Windows 8.		At this time, there are '''no known issues''' running simulations on Windows 8.
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	===.Net Framework===		===.Net Framework===
	Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations.		Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: [[Microsoft have several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here\|http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx]].

	===Installing===		===Installing===
	When installing a simulation under Windows 8 'without' the .Net Framework 2.0 installed, the installer will attempt to download and install it automatically.		When installing a simulation under Windows 8 ''without'' the .Net Framework 2.0 installed, the installer will attempt to download and install it automatically.

	===First Run===		===First Run===
	Windows 8 'may' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) ~~If you run windows update prior~~		Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.)

	===License Insertion===		===License Insertion===