Labview 2011 64-bit install problem

[dprylows]

I'm trying to install the 64 bit version of LabView onto a win7 64 laptop. The install seems to go ok. When I try to run it, it crashes with this exception 0xC06D007E$r. I've tried uninstall/reinstall and I still get the same error. I have the 32 bit version of LabView 2011 installed on this machine and it runs fine. What else should I be looking at?

Thanks

dp 

[KyleP]

dprylows,

Is there any error message when LabVIEW crashes? Perhaps you could provide a screenshot of the error window. Also, here is an article you may not have come across yet that could answer some questions. http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/71E9408E6DEAD76C8625760B006B6F98?OpenDocument

[dprylows]

When I try to run LabView 64, I get the start up spash screen and it runs up to the point where it says it is initializing plugins. At that point it crashes and all I see is the attached image. I've sumbitted the whole report once and the log is attached to my first post in the thread.

[KyleP]

dprylows,

What is it that you're trying to do in your application? Some LabVIEW toolkits are not supported in the 64 bit version. Also, have you tried installing both versions in x86? It may help if they are able to share the same resources.

[dprylows]

I've been running up against the file/ram limits of 32 bit systems. I would like to transition to 64 bit, but so far I can't get it to run. I'll try install every thing into x86 and see if that helps. If that fails, I guess I'll try remove all the 32 bit stuff and see if 64 will run by its self.

[smercurio_fc]

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@_Perky wrote:

dprylows,

What is it that you're trying to do in your application? Some LabVIEW toolkits are not supported in the 64 bit version. Also, have you tried installing both versions in x86? It may help if they are able to share the same resources.

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Why is this being suggested? 64-bit programs should not be installed in the (x86) directory.

To verify: Do you have administrative rights? (You may have installed it under a different account)

Do you have LabVIEW Real-Time installed?

[dprylows]

I have admin rights. I don't have LabView real time.

[KyleP]

To address the point made by smercurio_fc, the Program Files (x86) folder is generally reserved for 32 bit applications. As I understand, Windows uses the distinction purely for organization. Having done more reseach, I will concede that we should look for a different workaround.

By your responses, it seems you may not need LabVIEW 32 bit. This article discusses the pros and cons of each version. This Q&A may be particularly useful in deciding whether or not you can continue on 64 bit alone.

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Q. Which LabVIEW modules and toolkits are available for LabVIEW 64-bit?
A. Currently, the NI Vision Module, Application Builder, and Measurement Suite for Fixed WiMAX are available for use in LabVIEW 64-bit. Any other modules and toolkits must be run using LabVIEW 32-bit. See this Developer Zone Tutorial for more information.

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Depending on your applicaion, this could be our solution If you are able to install LabVIEW 64 bit after uninstalling the 32 bit version.

[dprylows]

Ideally I need both versions. I still need to support some older systems that are not 64 bit capable.

[KyleP]

Have you considered using a virtual machine to separate the two environments you're developing in?