Allliance 7.2.1 on Windows 7?

[JFitch]

Installed Alliance 7.2.1 onto Windows 7, but unable to get it to run. Saw on the customer portal that Alliance is not supported on Windows 7. I tried to run it in compatibility mode for Windows XP, it still doesn't launch. Is anyone aware of how to configure it or work around it so that I can run the software?

[gryhd]

Yes, the solution is below. I have it running successfully on a win7 OS box. This is an Exact resolution that had a release date of 11/08/07. Here is the e-mail I got that corrected the problem.

Todd,

We have not certified Windows 7 with Alliance. We do have a number of customers running ALliance and Windows 7 though. For 64 bit you will need different MS SQL 2005 Backwards compatibility software. I have attached a document that contains a link to the Microsoft website to download the 64 bit version. Let me know if you have additional questions.

Mike

Below is the text of the attached file he sent.

Versions:
All

Module(s):
Install or Re-install

Applies to:
Resolving an error user receives after re-install
OR
Accessing reports provides a blank report page after install or re-install

Problem:
Error:
DefaultSource Error 2 Creating an instance of the COM component with CLSID {95BF4FEA-B168-4043-A825-D1290EC8A7B1} from the IClassFactory failed due to the following error: 800a01ad.

OR

“Runtime Error 429 – ActiveX component could not create object”

OR

“Unexpected error contact Alliance Technical Support”

Cause:
The SQL file didn’t get installed correctly

Resolution:
1. Browse the Alliance Program CD and locate the \Setup_Utilities\_SQLDMOupdate\ directory
2. Double click the SQLServer2005_BC.msi file.
3. If you are asked to select between the following don’t select just click “Next”.
Data Transfer Service 2000 Runtime.
SQL Distributed Management objects.
Replication Component
SQL Virtual Device Interface
Decision Support objects
4. It will show you a dialog that asks whether you want to Modify, Repair or Remove. Select Repair and select Next, then Install.
5. 64 bit option on page 2

Keywords:
COM, SQLDMO, 800a01ad, error, install, Blank report


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64 Bit option
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... layLang=en

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Backward Compatibility Components
The SQL Server Backward Compatibility package includes the latest versions of Data Transformation Services 2000 runtime (DTS), SQL Distributed Management Objects (SQL-DMO), Decision Support Objects (DSO), and SQL Virtual Device Interface (SQLVDI). These versions have been updated for compatibility with SQL Server 2005 and include all fixes shipped through SQL Server 2000 SP4.

Audience(s): Customer, Partner, Developer
X86 Package (SQLServer2005_BC.msi) - 11258 KB
X64 Package (SQLServer2005_BC_x64.msi) - 18552 KB