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54XPAG · 01-02-2009, 03:14 PM

Micrografx Designer 3.1 was one of the all ‘round best graphic systems I have used. While it lacks many of today’s advanced features, it’s still an easy and powerful program, even if it is 17 years old!

I have all versions of Designer up to ver. 10, but for simplicity, I love my ver. 3.1

Over the years, I have successfully migrated this program into successive versions of Windows, most recently being Windows 98/2. However I am stymied with a very simple task in installing it to XP (Media Ver.).

I get the message File Error - “Cannot find MGXVBM.DLL”. I have the file and have installed it to every conceivable directory, but am still unable to start Designer 3.1.

I would install from the diskettes, but a virus got into one many years ago, so I have no choice but to migrate from HD to HD.

Any suggestions?

54XPAG
Rockburn, Qué

Constance · 01-03-2009, 03:10 AM

Hi there ^^

Could you please be a bit more precise about what you mean by "every conceivable directory" ?
Does that mean you tried both the application's directory, Windows', Windows/System, Windows/System32 , etc. ?

Tried making a shortcut with compatibility options enabled ?

If for some reason we really can't get it to work under XP itself, I'd advise to install it on an older OS under which it works, which itself would be in a virtual machine (there are several freeware ones, such as MS Virtual PC, Sun VirtualBox etc.).

joaquimosorio · 09-28-2009, 03:16 PM

I have used this program but I loose it.
How can I have it again?
Thanks
joaquimosorio

unrestricted · 09-28-2009, 03:39 PM

Yes, Microsoft Virtual PC is free.
There are 2 nice versions, 2004 and 2007:

Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 SP1
VPC 2004 SP1

and
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1
Service Pack Update for Virtual PC 2007 qualifying Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1 and XP SP3
VPC 2007 SP1

And of course Download Virtual PC - Old Version.com

chattykatty2421 · 10-30-2009, 03:38 PM

I am trying to install this older version of designer on my Windows XP computer and I'm getting an error message related to win.ini. Then the installation goes to "not responding" status. Can anyone help?

01-02-2009, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
54XPAG Gold Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rockburn, Qué. Posts: 1	Micrografx Designer 3.1 in XP Micrografx Designer 3.1 was one of the all ‘round best graphic systems I have used. While it lacks many of today’s advanced features, it’s still an easy and powerful program, even if it is 17 years old! I have all versions of Designer up to ver. 10, but for simplicity, I love my ver. 3.1 Over the years, I have successfully migrated this program into successive versions of Windows, most recently being Windows 98/2. However I am stymied with a very simple task in installing it to XP (Media Ver.). I get the message File Error - “Cannot find MGXVBM.DLL”. I have the file and have installed it to every conceivable directory, but am still unable to start Designer 3.1. I would install from the diskettes, but a virus got into one many years ago, so I have no choice but to migrate from HD to HD. Any suggestions? 54XPAG Rockburn, Qué

01-03-2009, 03:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Constance Beta Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: France Posts: 250	Hi there ^^ Could you please be a bit more precise about what you mean by "every conceivable directory" ? Does that mean you tried both the application's directory, Windows', Windows/System, Windows/System32 , etc. ? Tried making a shortcut with compatibility options enabled ? If for some reason we really can't get it to work under XP itself, I'd advise to install it on an older OS under which it works, which itself would be in a virtual machine (there are several freeware ones, such as MS Virtual PC, Sun VirtualBox etc.). __________________ Hammerite Compendium of Precepts, Regimens and Rules of Conduct, vol. 113 : A stroke of thy chisel, once made, canst not be undone, but a stroke thou dost not make from fear is a worse flaw. Be not cautious - be correct.

09-28-2009, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
joaquimosorio Gold Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: joaquimosorio@clix.pt Lisboa Posts: 1	download micrografx designer 3.1 I have used this program but I loose it. How can I have it again? Thanks joaquimosorio

09-28-2009, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
unrestricted Gold Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Yes, Microsoft Virtual PC is free. There are 2 nice versions, 2004 and 2007: Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 SP1 VPC 2004 SP1 and Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 Service Pack Update for Virtual PC 2007 qualifying Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1 and XP SP3 VPC 2007 SP1 And of course Download Virtual PC - Old Version.com Last edited by the gaffer; 09-28-2009 at 06:15 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
chattykatty2421 Gold Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Micrografx Designer 3 I am trying to install this older version of designer on my Windows XP computer and I'm getting an error message related to win.ini. Then the installation goes to "not responding" status. Can anyone help? Last edited by the gaffer; 10-31-2009 at 12:41 AM. Reason: Moved to existing thread

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