Alpha 4 version 8 disk needed

[themom47]

Unfortunately, I have lost my Version 8 disks. I have version 1-6. I had stopped using Alpha for about 10 years but now find it the easiest to work with and had a computer specially built with Windows XP to accommodate Alpha 4. I loaded the program for another computer that broke and it was working but suddenly the a4v8.exe file is missing. Is it possible to get replacement disks? Thank you.

[Stan Mathews]

One of the moderators will probably move your post into the Alpha Four area. I do hope someone can help you. I don't believe Alpha has that version available but one of the users might make you a copy.

[themom47]

Thank you. Thought I was in Alpha Four area.

[TJBaker]

Hey buddy, get your file yet? I have the file and can email to you???

TJ Baker

[themom47]

TJ Baker:
No, I haven't got the .exe file. I would really appreciate if you could email to me at llyman@charter.net

[Markmal]

I am also in need of the disk. I found this post when trying to find a link. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[TLARbb]

I have a copy if you would like for me send you one. Just have to find it again.

EJ

[themom47]

The disks? That would be fantastic. I would even pay for them.

[TLARbb]

I ran across the disk a few weeks ago. I don't remember which part of the hoard it's in, so I'll have to put my hands on it again.
Do you have an install key (license) for the program? If so, I'll copy the CD for you and send you a copy.

EJ

[TLARbb]

I found the CD, but my DVD drive in this laptop thinks it's a blank disk. Obviously, I have some more research to do on it.

EJ

[themom47]

I appreciate all you are trying to do.

[TLARbb]

Well, the program installs fine from the CD drive on my old XP machine. I don't have a license key for it, but you are welcome to use this CD to repair your install. But you will have to have your license number for it. Just let me know and I'll mail it out to you. It's obviously a copy protected disk and I don't think I have a suitable copy program for it. If you have a license, and this works to repair your install, you can keep it because it won't work for me without a license. Not sure if Alpha will even sell a license for it; I may check into it because it is already installed on my machine, but has not been activated or used because I don't have a license number to make it work.

[Keith68]

I have Alpha Four V8 right here on my desk. But you say you are using it with XP?
I spoke with Alpha recently regarding a problem I'm now experiencing with Alpha Five V5, and they told me that the version of A5 that is compatible with Vista, which is the computer we're trying to move our Alpha work to, is A5 V11. They wanted to sell a developer's license at $499 per year minimum before they would even talk to me. We've tried installing our A5V5 disc in our Vista computer, but it would not work.

[MikeC]

Keith,
Have you tried compatibility mode on your Vista computer for v5? Seems like I remember users making it work on Vista. If you do try it, post back to let all know.

[Keith68]

To me personally anyone is speaking Greek when using the phrase "compatibility mode." However, I just made an appointment for a computer tech to come by in a couple of days, so I added that to my notes for the Vista computer. I will have him see about changing the name of the computer to what I believe was used on the Win98 computer, then check the compatibility mode, and perhaps A5V5 will load then. I'll post here later this week to update the results.
Thanks!

[Keith68]

Sorry, I meant to tell you that if you need this A4V8 disc I can send this one. If you still need it, please let me know how we can communicate privately.