Wincolor installation failure on x64

[Guest Lee Banyard]

I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit by

two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when I

try to install it, I get the message:

 

"Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your

computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or

install privileges on your computer."

 

Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2,

running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator.

 

If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to do

to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install

Wincolor'. Would that I could! If there's a replacement tool that'd be

great.

 

Any help hugely appreciated.

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Wincolor installation failure on x64

 

My initial reaction is that the program is not x64

compatible. When it says it requires Windows XP with

Service Pack 2, it is referring to the standard 32-bit

Windows XP Pro/Home, not Win x64.

 

 

Lee Banyard wrote:

> I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit by

> two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when I

> try to install it, I get the message:

>

> "Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your

> computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or

> install privileges on your computer."

>

> Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2,

> running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator.

>

> If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to do

> to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install

> Wincolor'. Would that I could! If there's a replacement tool that'd be

> great.

>

> Any help hugely appreciated.

>

[Guest Bobby Johnson]

Re: Wincolor installation failure on x64

 

P.S.

 

Microsoft specifically states it for Pro & Home, which is

the 32-bit versions:

 

System Requirements

 

* Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP; Windows XP

Home Edition ; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP

Service Pack 2; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

 

* Operating System. Windows XP Home or Professional

with Service Pack 2 or later installed.

>>>> This program is not recommended for use on any other

version of Windows. <<<<<

 

 

* Hardware. See the minimum hardware requirements for

the Windows XP operating system you are using.

 

* Microsoft .NET Framework. Version 1.1 of the

Microsoft .NET Framework is required. This software will be

automatically installed when running Setup if it is not

already present on your system. (Other versions of the .NET

Framework may be safely installed on your system without

affecting the use of this software.)

 

Found at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1E33DCA0-7721-43CA-9174-7F8D429FBB9E&displaylang=en

 

 

Lee Banyard wrote:

> I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit by

> two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when I

> try to install it, I get the message:

>

> "Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your

> computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or

> install privileges on your computer."

>

> Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2,

> running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator.

>

> If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to do

> to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install

> Wincolor'. Would that I could! If there's a replacement tool that'd be

> great.

>

> Any help hugely appreciated.

>

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: Wincolor installation failure on x64

 

XP Pro x64 SP2 is a different OS from XP Pro Sp2 x86. It requires 64bit

drivers and if the manufacturer's website does not specifically list support

for XP Pro x64 then you are out of luck. Contact the mgf.

 

"Lee Banyard" <Lee Banyard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:7543CCC2-886D-43BA-A9A1-9B9C2119E7F8@microsoft.com...

> I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit

> by

> two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when

> I

> try to install it, I get the message:

>

> "Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your

> computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or

> install privileges on your computer."

>

> Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2,

> running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator.

>

> If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to

> do

> to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install

> Wincolor'. Would that I could! If there's a replacement tool that'd be

> great.

>

> Any help hugely appreciated.

>

[Guest Dominic Payer]

Re: Wincolor installation failure on x64

 

Installing the monitor profiles which come with the monitor drivers should

get you most of the way.

 

If you have Photoshop or Elements, you can use Adobe Gamma which will be

installed with them.

 

Otherwise you need a colour management device. See

http://spyder.datacolor.com/products.php , confirm x64 compatibility, and

decide how much you are willing to pay. There are other manufacturers with

devices at similar prices.

 

 

 

"Lee Banyard" <Lee Banyard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:7543CCC2-886D-43BA-A9A1-9B9C2119E7F8@microsoft.com...

> I'm desperately trying to install Wincolor on XP Pro x64. (I've been hit

> by

> two Samsung displays having different LCD panels in them!). However, when

> I

> try to install it, I get the message:

>

> "Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet for Windows XP requires that your

> computer in running Windows XP SP2 and that you have administrative or

> install privileges on your computer."

>

> Well, according to my system properties I am running Service Pack 2,

> running Windows XP, and I'm logged in as administrator.

>

> If I assume it's a problem with compatibility, then what am I supposed to

> do

> to synch up my two LCD displays? All the web seems to say is 'install

> Wincolor'. Would that I could! If there's a replacement tool that'd be

> great.

>

> Any help hugely appreciated.

>

[Guest Jud Hendrix]

Re: Wincolor installation failure on x64

 

On Sat, 10 May 2008 16:23:17 +0100, "Dominic Payer" <dominic@dcp.fsv.co.uk>

wrote:

>Otherwise you need a colour management device. See

>http://spyder.datacolor.com/products.php , confirm x64 compatibility, and

>decide how much you are willing to pay. There are other manufacturers with

>devices at similar prices.

 

This is the way to go to have a pair of matching screens. The more

expensive the calibrating-device, the more colour-accurate your

monitor-profile will be obviously, but then this is limited by your monitor

as well.

 

jud