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Has anyone installed Windows 10 and continued to run Lotus SmartSuite?

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Good to see a firsthand report from . For others planning to run Lotus SmartSuite 9.8 on a modern Windows 10 machine, the following practical checklist, troubleshooting steps, and migration suggestions help avoid common pitfalls and preserve data.

Install and configuration checklist

  • Launch the installer with elevated rights (right‑click → Run as administrator).
  • If the installer or apps misbehave, try Windows compatibility mode or the built‑in Program Compatibility Troubleshooter before installation.
  • Install to a non‑protected folder (for example C:\LotusSmartSuite) if you encounter permission problems writing files under Program Files.
  • After installation, set the main executables to run with administrative privileges or compatibility settings if needed.
  • Keep a copy of original installation media/keys and test on a single machine first.

Troubleshooting and fallback

  • If the installer refuses to start or you get architecture errors, use a virtual machine (VirtualBox/VMware) with an older Windows release for installation and continued use.
  • If printing or exporting fails, try a simple text printer or print‑to‑PDF to isolate driver issues.
  • When an app crashes, test under a new Windows user profile or reset the suite’s configuration files (work on backups of configuration/data).

Data preservation and migration

  • Export important documents to neutral formats (CSV, TXT, RTF) or open them in LibreOffice/Apache OpenOffice to convert to modern formats (XLSX, ODT). Test conversions on copies and preserve originals.
  • Macros and templates often need manual porting; document their behavior before migrating.

Longer term: SmartSuite is legacy software. For reliability and security, plan to migrate critical workflows and data to a maintained office suite or keep a dedicated VM that preserves the legacy environment.

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It works Great! Just upgraded to Windows 10 Home on my computer and My spouse did the same on her's - Both run all Lotus SmartSuite Applications without a problem.

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