Member Avatar for coolraj003

I got this new laptop with windows vista home basic on it....I wanted to install bearshare onto it but the newer version would not let me search for anything else than videos or music and the older version would not work on vista for some weird reson...what is the possible solution as i want to get bearshare 5.2.5 to work on vista or dual boot is the only option that i have got for this problem

Raj

  • 7 Contributors
  • 10 Replies
  • 792 Views
  • 3 Years Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by fur007

Dani AI

Generated

Summary and quick context: this thread shows the common community workarounds — mentioned using compatibility mode, described DEP changes, and advised checking vendor support — and those are typical first steps when an older P2P client misbehaves under Vista. Microsoft’s compatibility features can help older apps, but they do not always fix deeper incompatibilities. (support.microsoft.com)

Practical checklist (ordered by risk and effort): confirm whether Vista is 32‑bit or 64‑bit and match the BearShare installer to that platform; run the installer or executable elevated if required; capture the crash details (Event Viewer Application log entries, faulting module name and exception code) instead of guessing the cause; perform a clean boot to rule out third‑party services or security suites interfering; scan the system for bundled adware (BearShare historically shipped with adware/spyware in older builds and the product later changed hands and distribution). (h30434.www3.hp.com)

When crashes point to DEP or a low‑level module: collect the Event Viewer entries and check whether the executable is flagged for DEP/ NX compatibility before adding exceptions — DEP is a security mitigation and disabling it or whitelisting apps reduces protections, so that trade‑off should be measured and temporary while debugging. Use Process Explorer or built‑in tools to inspect DEP status and the faulting module. (learn.microsoft.com)

Safer alternatives and isolation: rather than changing system security permanently, run the legacy client inside a VM (VirtualBox or similar) or a disposable test image; that isolates any bundled adware and avoids dual‑booting or loosening OS protections on the main system. If the goal is simple music/video access, consider modern services or actively supported clients instead of legacy P2P software whose installers and servers may no longer be trustworthy. (virtualbox.org)

Short note tying to thread: the two “it runs then stops” reports (for example ) are exactly the symptom set where Event Viewer + clean boot + a VM test produce the fastest, safest diagnostic data before changing DEP/UAC or reinstalling older OS images. (h30434.www3.hp.com)

Recommended Answers

All 10 Replies

Member Avatar for coolraj003

Any ideas...clues...hints....suggestions?????


Raj

Member Avatar for smurfboy77

I have the same issue. Bearshare 5.2.5 runs, but after a few minutes vista gives me a message that bearshare has stopped working. Then gives an option to check online for a solution, or close the program. 10 minutes is the longest it has run before the error message comes up.

Member Avatar for Rose28

i have installed bearshare with using vista and it isnt working, please help.

Member Avatar for coolraj003

looks like microsoft is tryin to get rid of p2p file sharing...the new bearshare won't allow anyone to download anything apart from music or small videos. I d say solution to that is go back to XP or whatever and use older version of bearshare.....i m not impressed with Vista anyways.

Raj

Member Avatar for dustinwilson

Ok the trick to get bearshare to work on Vista to after you install Rick click on the desktop icon then click PROPERTIES,then click COMPATIBILITY then select WINDOWS XP SP2.. this works very well,I have vista on my new dell computer with Bearshare Pro 5.2.5 instaled and everything works great.. hope this works for yall..

Member Avatar for coolraj003

good man, that ll sort it out then. I ll go home and give it a shot and see if it works.

Raj

Member Avatar for submitqueen

You need to check with the vendor of bearshare for comptiability with windows Vista. Nothing else can be done. Check microsoft support site if they have any info.

Member Avatar for matbir

Here is the solution for bearshare earlyversion on Vista, and any other program that refuses to work on Vista!

Open Control Panel
Open System
Click the tab on the left System Protection
Click the Advanced tab at the top of the page
Under the heading Performance, Click Settings
Now click the tab at the top Data Execution Prevention
Click Turn on DEP for all programs except...(Second option)
Now Click ADD
Browse to the loocation of the install file for bearshare and add that to the list
Now install bearshare but don't run it
Return to the System settings and repeat above procedure this time adding the bearshare.exe from (assumably...) c:/program files/bearshare.../bearshare.exe or simmilar...
It will now work
Another thing to try which I haven't is to simply try changing DEP to only work for essential Windows programs and services.
I only just thought of that idea...but not willing to screw with mine now it works
The above works for many programs that refuse to co operate with Vista and works with SP1 and all updates
Good Luck.
Mat

Member Avatar for fur007

plx plx...somebody help me....i cant chat with people in bearshare whtz the reason????????

Member Avatar for fur007

plx plx brother help me,,,,

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.