CR compatibility with Windows 7

[Former Member]

Is there a chart or link showing compatibility of various CR versions with Windows 7?

(I tried searching here for this subject and couldn't find it)

Thanks,

Brooks

[abhilash_kumar · Accepted solution]

Hi Brooks,

I doubt about the chart however, the information you need should be available in the Supported Platforms Guide for each release.

-Abhilash

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the post, Abhilash.

Where would I find the Supported Platforms Guide for CR?

Some of the version were before Win7 but may still be compatible.

Brooks

[abhilash_kumar · Accepted solution]

You can find info about the latest PAM guide here:

SAP Crystal Reports 2013 – SAP Help Portal Page

For PAMs of other versions, you'll need to logon to the Service Market Place (S-user ID required)

-Abhilash

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

How do I get an S-user ID?

In your experience, is CR 2008 compatible with Windows 7?

Thanks!

[former_member188030 · Accepted solution]

Found this in my favourites. A placeholder of links to all CR supported platforms guides.

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-54448

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[abhilash_kumar · Accepted solution]

CR 2008 SP2 is the first that supported Windows 7 x86.

CR 2008 SP3 is the first that supported Windows 7 x64 and x86.

Having said that, I haven't experienced issues with any CR 2008 versions on Windows 7 x64.

-Abhilash

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks to both for the information!

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-27917 has the SPs for download for CR 2008.

Brooks

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

To get S user ID you have to have an Enterprise account (e.g.; have BI Platform / Bussiness Objects Enterprise, or any other Enterprise product.)

As for documentation on what versions of CR support what version OS, see this wiki:

Crystal Reports v. 9.1 to SAP Crystal Reports, developer version for Microsoft Visual Studio Runtime...

- Ludek

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[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I can download some SPs for CR 2008 but there are problems installing them.

I have CR 2008 installed (no SP).

When I downloaded SP3 and tried to apply it, it wouldn't install, saying my version is too low.

You can download SP2 but it requires SP1 which is no longer available for download ...

Not sure what to try next.

It would be helpful to see an explanation of Install Executable vs. MSI vs MSM vs ClickOnce.

Brooks

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

I believe SP 4 (link in this doc), is a full build, so it should update. For higher version SPs or if this does not work, contact sales at 866-681-3435.

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- Ludek

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I can try it but the website says that even numbered SPs are incremental, not full.

Brooks

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Sales was very helpful.  They provided a link to download CR 2008 SP7 which is a full download.  You will need your original keycode in order to install it.

Brooks

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

Perfect. Many thanks for letting me know.

- Ludek