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Mko13-Aquamarine
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November 5, 2023
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Installing and Running mathcad prime 3.1 under windows 11 - possible?

  • November 5, 2023
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I am a longtime mathcad user who purchased a permanent license for Mathcad prime 3.1 many years ago.


I am in the midst of replacing my old win 10 computer, with a new one running win 11.  Before I begin the task of reinstalling mathcad 3.1 and getting the licensing software to work, I am wondering if version 3.1 will run under win 11.?

As a retired person, I cannot justify the cost of getting the latest version of Mathcad, so if my version won’t work, I’ll just install the express version.

 

thanks

 

mike

Best answer by LucMeekes

I think it should work, but it's no problem trying it out. Assuming you still have access to the installation (a CD or you've saved it on a server), you can just install Prime 3.1, don't request a license, and it should run in express mode.

If it doesn't want to run, or causes errors, you'll have your answer.

Once you know it can run, you can start trying to move the license to the new PC. I think you'll need PTC support for that, considering:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Tips/Official-PTC-Mathcad-15-and-Prime-1-6-End-of-Sale-Announcement/ta-p/818870

 

Success!
Luc

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LucMeekes23-Emerald IVAnswer
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November 5, 2023

I think it should work, but it's no problem trying it out. Assuming you still have access to the installation (a CD or you've saved it on a server), you can just install Prime 3.1, don't request a license, and it should run in express mode.

If it doesn't want to run, or causes errors, you'll have your answer.

Once you know it can run, you can start trying to move the license to the new PC. I think you'll need PTC support for that, considering:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Tips/Official-PTC-Mathcad-15-and-Prime-1-6-End-of-Sale-Announcement/ta-p/818870

 

Success!
Luc

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Mko13-AquamarineAuthor
13-Aquamarine
November 5, 2023

Luc,

thanks for the quick reply.  Giving it a try is always a viable strategy.

 

mike

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