NVivo 7 is a previous product and the most current version, which includes Service Pack 4, (NVivo 7 version number 7.0.281.0) works on Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system.
It is important to note that if you would like to work with NVivo 7 on Vista you must install the full version of NVivo 7 which includes Service Pack 4. You cannot simply install the Service Pack file only.
Click here to be taken to the page where you can download the full version of NVivo 7 which includes Service Pack 4. You’ll find it under the heading ‘Download QSR software.’
Known issue with Vista and its workaround
Please also be aware that some Vista users may be affected by a known issue that exists between Microsoft SQL Server, which is used by NVivo 7, and Windows Vista. You will know if you are affected by this issue if you see the following error message when you try to install NVivo 7 on Vista:
SQL Server Setup failed to execute a command for server configuration. The error was [Microsoft][SQL Native Client][SQL Server]Windows NT user or group ‘COMPUTERNAME\SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$COMPUTERNAME$ MSSQLSERVER’ not found. Check the name again. Refer to the server error logs for detailed error information.
You will see this error message if you are not using Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and your computer name contains lower case letters. There are two workarounds available to allow you to get up and running with Vista:
Workaround 1: Install Windows Vista Service Pack 1
The issue that causes this error message was resolved by Microsoft in Windows Vista Service Pack 1. Therefore, we encourage you to install this service pack from the Microsoft website. Download Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
Note: We recommend that you have the latest service pack and updates installed for Windows Vista to avoid possible issues. For further information, please refer to the Microsoft knowledgebase article, How to obtain the latest Windows Vista Service Pack.
Once the installation of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is completed, please proceed to reinstall your NVivo 7 software.
Workaround 2: Changing your computer name to include upper case letters
If you are unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1, changing your computer name to only include upper case letters and to exclude special characters such as hyphens (-) will also allow NVivo 7 to get up and running with Vista.
To do this:
- Uninstall NVivo 7 from your computer via Control panel > Add/Remove programs.
- Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
- Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, click Change settings. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
- In the System Properties dialog box, click Change.
- In the Computer name box, note the original computer name, and then type a temporary computer name in uppercase characters. For example, type WORKTEMP.
- Click OK. Note: If you are prompted to enter the name and password of a domain account that has permission to rename the computer, type your credentials, and then click OK.
- When you are prompted to restart the computer to apply the changes, click OK, click Close, and then click Restart Now.
- Follow steps 2 through 7 to change the computer name to the original computer name. When you specify the original computer name, type the name in uppercase characters. For example, type WORKSTATION instead of Workstation.
- Install/Reinstall the latest version of NVivo 7, which includes Service Pack 4, (NVivo 7 version 7.0.281.0), from the Downloads page on our website.
Are you an existing NVivo 7 user who is installing an upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista?
If you are currently working with NVivo 7, you will need to uninstall the current version of NVivo 7 you are using, and then download and install the full version of NVivo 7 which includes Service Pack 4. This full version can be downloaded from our website – you’ll find it on the Downloads page, under the heading ‘Download QSR software.’
Are you an existing NVivo 7 user who has either purchased a new computer with Windows Vista, or who has rebuilt their existing computer and installed Windows Vista?
You will need to install the full version of NVivo 7 onto your computer. This full version can be downloaded from our website – you’ll find it on the Downloads page, under the heading ‘Download QSR software.’
The use of this software will be covered under your existing license agreement – you will need to use your existing license key to install the software. If you receive the error message outlined above when installing NVivo 7, you will need to apply one of the solutions described here.
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