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Does anyone know whether there is a version of PhotoStory 3.x (or above) that runs under Win7? If "yes", where to download it? (exact link, if available)

Thank you kindly.

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raised a valid concern about using discontinued tools, and ’s note about Photo Story is useful context. If avoiding obsolete software is the goal, there are two practical paths: safely extract any existing output from Photo Story, then rework it in a supported editor; or rebuild new slideshows with a modern tool. The short checklist below helps with either route.

  • If Photo Story projects or exported videos still exist, produce a high-quality export (WMV if using Photo Story) on an isolated machine or VM snapshot, scan the files with updated antivirus, then treat those files as master copies you can re-edit later.
  • If you only have original photos, import them into a modern editor and recreate the timing, transitions and background audio there. Export final videos to MP4/H.264 for broad compatibility and future-proofing.
  • Preserve originals and keep incremental copies while converting so nothing is lost if an export goes wrong.

Recommended tool categories and why they’re useful:

  • Simple timeline editors (legacy Windows Movie Maker, or current lightweight apps) are easy for basic slideshows and quick exports.
  • Dedicated slideshow creators (commercial or freemium apps) often include templates, narration and automatic timing.
  • Open-source video editors (Shotcut, OpenShot, etc.) give precise control (keyframes for pan/zoom, multiple audio tracks) without licensing surprises.
  • Image viewers (IrfanView, FastStone) are handy for fast exports or to preview slideshows before moving to a full editor.

Security and compatibility notes: prefer actively maintained software, verify installers from official sources, and test on a non-production machine first. If retaining Photo Story is necessary, isolate it (VM or disconnected PC) and convert outputs to modern formats as soon as possible.

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Photo Story 3.1 installs and runs fine on Windows 7 with no need to do anything for compatibility. It's the version included in the Microsoft Digital Image 2006 suite. Installation is via a setup.exe file, not an .msi.

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Thanks. This is all discontinued software, and I see some security warnings from MS issued after the software was discontinued. So I'll look for a different slide show manager. Any suggestions?

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