LV 7.1 and LV 8.5 both installed at one computer

[kacperek]

Hello,

Is it possible to install both LV 7.1 and 8.5 on one computer with Windows without any problems?

Regards,

Kacper

[Coq_Rouge]

On my computer I am running 7.0 and 8.6. All labview versions are installed to separate dirs. I can run both version at the same time no problem. But I have a very clean installation. I do not know what happens if you want to run say DAQ applications, and other software that need NI drivers. You may run into compatibility issues.

[Baji]

Ya u can Install both LV 7.1 and 8.5 on same comeputer witout any issues.

[kacperek]

That's good info. But if i want to use Traditional DAQ in 7.1 and DAQ-mx in 8.5 what i need to do? Now i have 7.1 installed, and i'm going to install 8.5. Could I install Traditional DAQ from 8.5 or leave this option unchecked? Does Traditional DAQ form LV 8.5 CD will be work with installed 7.1. Could I install things related to 7.1 (support, run-time, etc.) from 8.5 installation program?

Regards,

Kacper

[parthabe]

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kacperek wrote:

Hello,

Is it possible to install both LV 7.1 and 8.5 on one computer with Windows without any problems?

Regards,

Kacper

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YES! It is possible to install & have LV 7.1 & 8.5 up & running in the same computer, if & only if...

1] LV 7.1 is installed first & then LV 8.5 is installed next.

2] Else, it wont allow you to install LV 7.1 since a higher version of LV is already present in your system.

[parthabe]

I think Traditional DAQ 8.5 may not be compatible with LV 7.1, but I m not sure...

Normally, when you install a device driver of higher version, it ll overwrite the lower version if already present.

It is better you contact you local NI guys about this information.

[parthabe]

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kacperek wrote:

Now i have 7.1 installed, and i'm going to install 8.5. Could I install Traditional DAQ from 8.5 or leave this option unchecked? Does Traditional DAQ form LV 8.5 CD will be work with installed 7.1. Could I install things related to 7.1 (support, run-time, etc.) from 8.5 installation program?

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First, you install all the CDs related to LV 7.1 including the device driver CDs also. Then you do the complete installation of LV 8.5 with the set of all CDs that came with it. You should not be encountering any problem in both of your development environments & also while you distribute your application.

[Coq_Rouge]

regarding NIDaq take a look here

 http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/97D574BB1D1EEC918625708100596848

Message Edited by Coq rouge on 05-27-2009 10:53 AM

[parthabe]

Where is the missing link?

[parthabe]

Sorry, my browser problem...