Comments: How do I install DonorWise on Windows 8 or 10?

I get the below error trying to install on a windows 8 laptop;

Installing MS SQL server 2005 backward compatibility SP4. Extraction of the installation data has failed, what would you like to do? Download a fresh copy? or try to extract the existing download data again. Either option fails when I try it. What can I do?

Hi Nick,

Depending on if your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit, you should download the appropriate file:

64-bit: download.tntware.com/.../sql2005sp4_bc_x64.7zip

32-bit: download.tntware.com/.../sql2005sp4_bc_x86.7zip

And place it right next to "SetupDonorWise.exe" and restart the installation.

--Troy

I am trying to install on windows 10 and get the following error:

Runtime error 217 at 05B8BDFD

What is the next step?

To install or run DonorWise on Windows 10, you'll need to use "Troy's Google Maps (and Windows 10) Fixer!" available here:  www.tntware.com/.../31433.aspx

When installing/uninstalling DonorWise, you'll need to first start the Fixer in a special way:  right-click on it and "Run as Administrator".  Normally you should only have to start it as normal for DonorWise to run on Windows 10.  It must be always be running before you start DonorWise.  It's not a one-time fix.

--Troy

I still am unable to install this software  I am having difficulty with the installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP4 - It is not compatable with windows 10?   I get an error as follows:  Microsoft SQL Server Express 2005 SP4 (x64) could not be installed.  Please use WIndows Update to manually install this update on your system.  

DonorWise Setup cannot continue

(Error 1706)

Windows 10 Fixer does not appear to be available on any of the links on your site that reference it.  What are my options to get it to work on Windows 10 now?

@Margie Huffman, be sure you install the .NET Framework manually first.

@benagee, The Windows 10 Fixer is no longer necessary.  DonorWise 3.4 is compatible with Windows 10.