Galileo Applications - Windows 64-bit Operating Systems
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Galileo Applications - Windows 64-bit Operating Systems

Galileo Applications - Windows 64-bit Operating Systems

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Created by ASM: Kelly Smith
Modified on: July 13, 2008
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APPLIES TO:

Galileo Desktop - All Versions
Galileo Print Manager - All Versions
Galileo IDS - All Versions
Globalware Client - All Versions
Focalpoint - All Versions
64-bit Windows XP
64-bit Windows Vista
64-bit Windows 7

OVERVIEW:

Beginning in 2004, Microsoft started shipping 64-bit versions of Windows XP Professional. And, there are 64-bit editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7..

If you have purchased a computer with a 64-bit version of Windows, or are otherwise consdering running a 64-bit version of Windows, please be aware of the following limitations.

 

Application Works Yes/No Comment
Galileo Desktop Yes

Must use Galileo Desktop v2.1 and above.

With 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista,
the Control Panel Applet used to
make changes to Galileo Desktop is
found by selecting “show 32 Bit Control
Panel Items".

Windows 7 moves these items back
to the regular list of configurable items.

Desktop and other shortcuts
may not work properly. If so, the program
can be started from the Start,
All Programs, Galileo Desktop program group.

The installation of Galileo Desktop should be
done from a CD made from ISO image, or
from an extracted copy of the .ISO image. The
installation is likely to fail if done from the .EXE
download.

Galileo Print Manager No Runs on 32-bit versions of Windows only.
Galileo SSL Yes Requires v01.00.0010 or above
Galileo IDS Yes See KB article
Globalware Client Yes Requires v5.0 and above.
Focalpoint 3.x No
ScriptWriter Plus Build No "Build" is the creation and editing tool for scripts.
Nortel VPN Client No Longer Provided

Use of this for new installatoin has been discontinued.

SOLUTION:

If you have already purchased a computer with a 64-bit version of the Windows installed and find a need to use software which is known not to run properly in a 64-bit environment, there are a couple of options available;

  • Consider using a different computer running a 32-bit version of Windows to support Galileo Print Manager and/or ScriptWriter Plus "Build"
  • Configure the computer to "dual boot" and install a 32-bit version of Windows as the alternate operating system. Use the 32-bit version of XP or Vista when you need access to Travelport's host systems.
  • For ScriptWriter Plus functionality, you can use VMWare Workstation from VMWare, Microsoft's Virtual PC or similar software to create a "virtual machine". Install a 32-bit version of Windows XP or Vista in this "guest computer". Install the ScriptWriter Plus software on the 32-bit version of Windows running on the "guest computer". Note, some version of Windows 7 include the ability to run "XP Mode". See Microsoft's web sites for more information about "XP Mode".
  • Important note, Galileo Print Manager WILL NOT run properly on a 64-bit version of Windows, nor has our experience shown it to run properly when using a virtual 32-bit machine. Further testing is underway.

Licensing for VMWare, Virtual PC, XP Mode, etc., and for the 32-bit version of Windows you choose are the responsibility of the person using or providing the computer. Travelport's support of this solution is limited to configuring and operating Travelport software. Travelport staff CANNOT assist you in the installation of or configuration of a virtual computer.

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