Win7 problems with mod utilities

[theuseless]

Hi, I recently got a laptop with windows 7 on it. I was used to using programs like NifSkope in WinXp. I have found some issues with running modder utilities in the Win7 environment. My question is fairly simple: Do I install a separate partition running Windows XP? Or do I run emulation software? I found a program called Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit, which can 'fix' programs to work properly.

 

Any advice would be great, I remember there being a sticky about these issues, but I cannot find it.

 

theuseless

[Nephenee13]

Oblivion works fine on 7.

 

You have Oblivion installed in Program Files, you'll need to move it. Make sure you follow the uninstall guide to do it successfully.

[aruless]

I would say none; so far any manager, nifskope and other tools i used in xp, work great in my 2year old w7, what kind of error/problem u have?

[theuseless]

I understand that Oblivion has to be in it's own folder, outside the program files folder. I have had problems using some of the programs, such as NifSkope. They say that they need extra libraries. I have a Lenovo ThinkPad running Windows 7 pro with all updates. I was able to create extra libraries with the Act tool from Microsoft. I believe this to be the best work around. I was just wondering if using the Act program (basically a script extender) would be most efficient. The alternative is using emulation or partitions. Which would be less demanding on my computer?

 

Thanks and kudos for the fast replies.

 

--edit--

 

I will come back and give kudos. The site seems to be bugged atm

Edited May 17, 2012 by theuseless

[AnimalRiot]

You may need to install the latest version of Python 2.7 - 32 bit.

 

Running Oblivion and Nifskope on Win7x64 here, as well.

Edited May 17, 2012 by AnimalRiot

[theuseless]

python was the issue. If I could figure out how to give kudos on this new server I would....

[AnimalRiot]

Glad you got it working.