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Nina Winer
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December 29, 2016
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I work for a large public agency with a heavy investment in Adobe Captivate 8 for training. We are about to upgrade to Windows 10. Please advise.

  • December 29, 2016
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Does Adobe Captivate 8.0.3.290 work in a Windows 10 environment? I work for a large public agency with a heavy investment in Adobe Captivate 8 for training. We are about to upgrade to Windows 10.

Please advise.

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    Paul Wilson CTDP
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    Paul Wilson CTDPCommunity Expert
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    December 30, 2016

    If your organisation is moving forward with their upgrade to Windows 10 regardless, you can maintain close compatibility using the following steps. Your IT department may have to make these changes for you, depending on if you have a Windows Administrator account. 

     

    1. Navigate to the C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 8 x64 folder and locate the AdobeCaptivate.EXE file
    2. Right-click on this file and click on Properties
    3. Click the Compatibility tab
    4. Check off Run this program in compatibility mode for
    5. Select Windows 8
    6. Click OK

    2016-12-29 8-46-45 PM

    Paul Wilson, CTDP
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    Nina WinerAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    December 30, 2016

    I will need to create test scripts to make sure we're able to continue working with CP 8 in the new environment. I usually have local admin access so I have alerted the software admins of your response and am waiting for their reply. Testing is scheduled for Tuesday.

    Thank you very much for your response.

    New_guy1
    New_guy1
    Inspiring
    December 30, 2016

    I would hold off upgrading Captivate until version 10 gets released in 2017

    Version 9 offers enhancements but 8 seems to be doing the job for you and 9 has been out since the middle of 2015. Wait until 10 gets released.

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
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    December 29, 2016

    Only Captivate 9 is approved for Win10. Some users claim that 8 is functional on Win10 but I also did see several users complaining about issues. It is the moment to ask for upgrading to CP9! Be sure: Personally I kept a Win7 system for older versions of CP, have only CP9 on Win10 system.

    I don't work for Adobe, just want to spare you frustrations.

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    Nina WinerAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    December 30, 2016

    Thanks for your prompt response. I appreciate your assistance.

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