Preliminary report is mixed and has nothing to do with the
performance of the software. My desktop
machine exceeds all specifications for the hardware. I have RAM, processor and storage in gross
excess of all specifications. I am
running Windows 8.1. The software would
not install. I rebooted my system and
still no install. I disabled my
antivirus and spyware protection and still no install.
I then tried the software on a Windows 8.1 laptop of less
capability and was able to get the software to install. I make every effort to maintain software
parity on both machines. I want to be
able to go from one to the other seamlessly and have the same software
installed on both machines. I back up to
the laptop multiple times each day so it should be as close as possible to the
same installed software with the minute differences in hardware.
I don't know why the software will not install on my
desktop. There is no support phone
number on the software spec sheet that is included. I suspect most users do not have a stable of
computers to try new software installations.
That the software would not install on two machines so closely
configured is alarming to me and probably to Corel as well. Most users would give up after the first five
or six attempts, I gave up after multiple reboots and approximately ten
attempts. I will be back with an update
if I solve the problem. I am not
bothering to look at the software features as they are moot if it can't be
installed easily.
It is now 6 months since I tried to install this software. I thought that perhaps a Windows 8.1 update or six might have solved the problem. No Change! Still will not install. 4/6/15
It is now 6 months since I tried to install this software. I thought that perhaps a Windows 8.1 update or six might have solved the problem. No Change! Still will not install. 4/6/15
If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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