topic ...and I have to PAY for it? in Mathcad

Mathcad 14 Installation Problems

rlewis-2 — Thu, 03 May 2018 20:00:43 GMT

I have had ths problem just about every time I tried to install the software. When the install program is extracting files I get random errore messages that a file was not extracted, then when it goes to install I get an error message some files are not found. I used to be able to

Mathcad installation problems

ptc-2218461 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:06:48 GMT

I am having the same problem. I am moving from a Windows Vista Business 32 bit system to a Vista Ultimate 64 bit system. I am trying again with all security settings off and as administrator. Steve

...and I have to PAY for it?

ptc-1515522 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:48:15 GMT

Let me see... 1. The software does not install properly on a 64 bit Vista machine. 2. I cannot load a copy on a desk top machine and a laptop, as most reasonable software companies will allow. 3. I have to pay for the next update that hopefully will install properly. 4. And the major difference between this debacle and MathCAD 13.1 is...well...the number 14. I just requested a refund for my $99 upgrade since it is worthless to me. Now I'll take a look at competitors. Too bad, PTC. You took a good product and turned it into a door stop. Frank A Tinker, Ph.D. ------- It was the "latest" upgrade (14 M020) that I got when I ordered from the web site yesterday. You would think that the "latest" would be the M030 since it is the latest; but no. Just another example of PTC incompetence.

RE: ...and I have to PAY for it?

RichardJ — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:56 GMT

Did you try to install 14.0, or 14.0 M011? Version 14.0 is not compatible with Vista. You need to download M011 (free) and install that. Richard