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Arnika
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Finale Version: 2008
Operating System: Windows

Post by Arnika » Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:23 am

I'm still using Finale 2008 and Windows 7. What would be the most recent version of Finale that will run on Windows 7?

Thanks.


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johnmouse
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Finale Version: 27
Operating System: Windows

Post by johnmouse » Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:26 am

According to Make Music's website, Finale 2014.5 is the highest version that's compatible with Windows 7. Keep in mind that Finale 2014.5 no longer has technical support through MM. Might be time for a new computer.

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motet
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Finale Version: 2014.5,2011,2005,27
Operating System: Windows

Post by motet » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:19 pm

Though I use 2014.5 daily with no issues. I'm not sure you could get a hold of a copy, though.

Is your copy of Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit? Right-click on My Computer or This PC in Windows Explorer if you don't know. If it's 64-bit, I would download the demo of the latest Finale and see if it works. There's a good chance it will.

heinzfan
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Finale Version: 27
Operating System: Windows

Post by heinzfan » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:43 pm

Also, Microsoft ended support of Windows 7 this past January, so no security patches.
Finale 27, Windows 10, VST: Vienna Instruments/Ensemble/Synchron, Cubase, Kontakt 5

Arnika
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Finale Version: 2008
Operating System: Windows

Post by Arnika » Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:15 pm

Thanks. My Windows 7 is 64-bit.

fratveno
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Finale Version: 26 and 2012c
Operating System: Windows

Post by fratveno » Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:01 pm

26.3 runs fine on W7.
27.3 Not (req. W10)
:)

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