Can I install Delphi 7 on Win 7?

Question

I plan to upgrade my OS to Win 7 (32 bit or 64 bit). I would like to know if we can successfully install and run Delphi 7 on Win 7 or not. Share your thoughts on installing third-party components. This would help me make a decision about raising the level of the OS.

Answer 1

I use Delphi 7.0 on Windows 7, 64 bit, no problem. I previously installed it on Windows 7, 32 bit and used it without problems.

Windows will bother you about incompatibilities when starting the installer. You should probably make sure that any user using Delphi 7 will have full write access to the folders in the Program Files that Delphi 7 needs to record.

I have my copy installed in Program Files, and I use it only from the admin priveleges account, so I can write / modify files inside the installed Delphi folders without any problems. Some people find it better to install on C:\Delphi7 .

No one can know for sure about your components, but you should just try them.

Answer 2

I am using the 64-bit version of Windows 7. When installing delphi 7, a compatibility issue is being requested. Just accept it, click "Run." Then Delphi 7 was successfully installed without problems. I installed on X: / app / Delphi7. A third-party component was added without problems, for example, I add the AlphaSkin component without problems.