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I think you should update your Windows XP OS as much as possible, i.e. enable the POS updates, then install all the way until NO Windows Updates remain showing as available. :)
Then try running GPU-Z again in this fully updated state. Please tell us how it goes. ;)
 
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Are you saying that GPU-Z cannot run without being installed first?
Try uninstalling any previous version of GPU-Z then follow post #39. After you run it, it should look something like this right away.View attachment 171560
I am saying that it can run without being installed.
But I do want to install it.
That is the problem.
 

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Honestly you should just be happy your able to run it at all for whatever your purpose is. Installing it won‘t change anything it does
 

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I am saying that it can run without being installed.
But I do want to install it.
That is the problem.
Can you tell us why do you need to install it that badly?
 

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I think you should update your Windows XP OS as much as possible, i.e. enable the POS updates, then install all the way until NO Windows Updates remain showing as available. :)
Then try running GPU-Z again in this fully updated state. Please tell us how it goes. ;)
If unsure how to do that, please see here:
How to continue getting free security updates for Windows XP -- until 2019
 
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He wants it to show in the registry.
So I've read before. Still doesn't explain why he needs it to have registry.
 

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Sorry for the long time.
I still can't make the POSReady work.
The Microsoft Update gets errors.
Are you sure it still works?
 

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Sorry for the long time.
I still can't make the POSReady work.
The Microsoft Update gets errors.
Are you sure it still works?
Are you willing to reinstall WinXP? If you are, I suggest get this Windows XP Integral Edition at the link I provided below.


This edition is constantly updated with the latest fixes & microsoft updates & already POSReady. It will require you to reinstall WinXP though.
 
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Sorry for the long time.
I still can't make the POSReady work.
The Microsoft Update gets errors.
Are you sure it still works?
Last time I tried it -- on a virtual machine -- it worked fine. But this was 1-2 years ago, I think.
I do not use WinXP all that much, even in VM form. :)
 
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Are you willing to reinstall WinXP? If you are, I suggest get this Windows XP Integral Edition at the link I provided below.


This edition is constantly updated with the latest fixes & microsoft updates & already POSReady. It will require you to reinstall WinXP though.
Thank you.
I will try this link.
Although it does not solve my problem (since I cannot reInstall all the computers with XP) it will hopefully give a clue whether it is XP (If GPU-Z does not install on it either) or else a configuration/POSReady (if it will install)
This might take me couple of days.
I will let you all know how it goes.
 
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I get something similar in my XP vm.


But the app runs portably, doesn't show info here because it's a vm..
 

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I get something similar in my XP vm.


But the app runs portably, doesn't show info here because it's a vm..
Prolly, can't install cuz it's also in VM mode. Also depends on which version of WinXP you set your VM on. Dunno if GPU-Z can install in pre-Service Pack 3 of WinXP.
 

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Are you willing to reinstall WinXP? If you are, I suggest get this Windows XP Integral Edition at the link I provided below.


This edition is constantly updated with the latest fixes & microsoft updates & already POSReady. It will require you to reinstall WinXP though.
OK, I installed the Integral edition.
It didn't help.

I get something similar in my XP vm.


But the app runs portably, doesn't show info here because it's a vm..
I don't get the error message for the version of windows.

TO sum it all up, the symptoms are:
if 2.30 (or previous) is installed, then I can versions 2.31 (or later) can be installed via the "first time running screen' (johnspack's first screenshot).
but if I try launching the installer from the program itself (right top invisible button, and the launch installer) then the program closes and nothing happens.
And if 2.30 is not installed, the installation in the "first time running screen" does not work.
(just to remind every one, that i try this on a computer that has no problem when the OS is Windows 7 or later).
 
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OK, I installed the Integral edition.
It didn't help.


I don't get the error message for the version of windows.
You mean same error as last time?
 

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You mean same error as last time?

To sum it all up, the symptoms are:
if 2.30 (or previous) is installed, then I can versions 2.31 (or later) can be installed via the "first time running screen' (johnspack's first screenshot).
but if I try launching the installer from the program itself (right top invisible button, and the launch installer) then the program closes and nothing happens.
And if 2.30 is not installed, the installation in the "first time running screen" does not work.
(just to remind every one, that i try this on a computer that has no problem when the OS is Windows 7 or later).
 

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To sum it all up, the symptoms are:
if 2.30 (or previous) is installed, then I can versions 2.31 (or later) can be installed via the "first time running screen' (johnspack's first screenshot).
but if I try launching the installer from the program itself (right top invisible button, and the launch installer) then the program closes and nothing happens.
And if 2.30 is not installed, the installation in the "first time running screen" does not work.
(just to remind every one, that i try this on a computer that has no problem when the OS is Windows 7 or later).
Unfortunately, I've no more idea on how to fix this issue without seeing your setup myself.
Other than I dunno why you just couldn't run GPU-Z portably, we will have to wait for GPU-Z developer W1zzard's take on this.
Also there is new version of GPU-Z 2.35. Try that one. If that also fails, then I've exhausted all my options.
 

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Unfortunately, I've no more idea on how to fix this issue without seeing your setup myself.
Other than I dunno why you just couldn't run GPU-Z portably, we will have to wait for GPU-Z developer W1zzard's take on this.
Also there is new version of GPU-Z 2.35. Try that one. If that also fails, then I've exhausted all my options.
Thank you Rei for your help.
(I already tried 2.35.0 with the same results)
 
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Unfortunately, I've no more idea on how to fix this issue without seeing your setup myself.
Other than I dunno why you just couldn't run GPU-Z portably, we will have to wait for GPU-Z developer W1zzard's take on this.
Also there is new version of GPU-Z 2.35. Try that one. If that also fails, then I've exhausted all my options.
Use Teamviewer maybe? :) https://www.teamviewer.com/en/
It is (mostly) free. :)

Unsure about TeamViewer on WinXP, however - I think they recently fully dropped support of that old OS.
So, it has to be an older version of TeamViewer on both sides for any connection to WinXP to work -- usually, this will mean using a virtual machine to install older TeamViewer version into.

OR maybe use AnyDesk, I think they still support WinXP:
 
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Use Teamviewer maybe? :) https://www.teamviewer.com/en/
It is (mostly) free. :)

Unsure about TeamViewer on WinXP, however - I think they recently fully dropped support of that old OS.
So, it has to be an older version of TeamViewer on both sides for any connection to WinXP to work -- usually, this will mean using a virtual machine to install older TeamViewer version into.

OR maybe use AnyDesk, I think they still support WinXP:

I think I will wait for W1zzard and if that will not happen soon ( know he is busy and doesn't owe me anything, and congratulation to him on his new house), I will have to uninstall GPU-Z from my other computers and find another Utility that installs and works on all systems.
Anyway Thank you all for your help and kindness so far.
And I hope I didn't offend anyone (If so then I apologize)
 

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I finally found some time to look into this. Indeed the problem is with InnoSetup, which dropped support for Windows XP with version 6.

https://jrsoftware.org/isdl.php
https://stackoverflow.com/questions...indows-xp-gives-not-a-valid-win32-application

Adding a second installer, which supports Windows XP is too complicated, especially given the tiny install base. I think I'll just disable the installer options on XP. You can still start GPU-Z directly, or copy the EXE to any folder and create a shortcut manually
 
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I finally found some time to look into this. Indeed the problem is with InnoSetup, which dropped support for Windows XP with version 6.

https://jrsoftware.org/isdl.php
https://stackoverflow.com/questions...indows-xp-gives-not-a-valid-win32-application

Adding a second installer, which supports Windows XP is too complicated, especially given the tiny install base. I think I'll just disable the installer options on XP. You can still start GPU-Z directly, or copy the EXE to any folder and create a shortcut manually
Hi W1zzard.
First I want to congratulate you on your new home.
And I also want to thank you for answering me.
Since I am new here do I understand correctly that you are the one (or one of the programmers) who wrote GPU-Z? If so, you have my gratitude for that also.
I understand your answer, but would like if you could answer me another question regarding InnoSetup6 (if you can of course):
CPU-Z and YoutubeDownloader are also InnoSetup based installers and I don't have a problem installing their latest versions. Could it be that they use earlier versions of InnoSetup or that they use more common functions in the installer that are still working on XP (though definitely not supported)? (And this by no means is a complaint or anything of a sort toward you or GPU-Z. It is only for knowledge)
And again thank you.
 

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do I understand correctly that you are the one (or one of the programmers) who wrote GPU-Z?
Correct

If so, you have my gratitude for that also
Much appreciated, thank you :)

CPU-Z and YoutubeDownloader are also InnoSetup based installers and I don't have a problem installing their latest versions. Could it be that they use earlier versions of InnoSetup or that they use more common functions in the installer that are still working on XP (though definitely not supported)?
I wasn't aware of that, and yes, that is possible, probably the one way these work
 
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@uchon -- He is the One. ;)
(As in "The Matrix" movies.)
:)

Correct


Much appreciated, thank you :)


I wasn't aware of that, and yes, that is possible, probably the one way these work
Thank you again for all your work and effort.

I finally found some time to look into this. Indeed the problem is with InnoSetup, which dropped support for Windows XP with version 6.

https://jrsoftware.org/isdl.php
https://stackoverflow.com/questions...indows-xp-gives-not-a-valid-win32-application

Adding a second installer, which supports Windows XP is too complicated, especially given the tiny install base. I think I'll just disable the installer options on XP. You can still start GPU-Z directly, or copy the EXE to any folder and create a shortcut manually
Another small help please:
How do I mark this answer as "The Answer", and close the thread?
 
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