3d Studio Max 9 in Windows Vista

Posted by Nsane
August 16, 2007

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Finally decided to install Studio Max 9, only this time, there is no more XP, but Vista. After installation, I tried to run the program and I got a big error. That’s when my head pinged. Not Vista compatible. First thing I did was what I always do when some program is not compatible, which is not a really good thing. For Max 3d is safe. Follow these steps:

  • Right click on the launch icon - Click “Properties”
  • Go to the “Compatibility Tab” - Check “Disable desktop composition”
  • Check “Run as Administrator” under the Privilege Level

    • That’s it. Now you’re set. I haven’t found any patches or updates that would make it compatible and not go through these steps. I only tried this on Max 9 so I do not know about other versions, but you can give it a try.

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    Comments
    Comment by Cheex-It on August 18, 2007 @ 1:59 am

    Or you can just download the Max 9 service pack makes it fully Vista compatible.

    Comment by booh on September 2, 2007 @ 7:11 am

    change the computability mode to xp, will work

    Comment by karmand on September 25, 2007 @ 6:55 am

    thank you, my problem solved

    Comment by Dave the Worst on September 27, 2007 @ 5:05 pm

    Thanks a lot! Saved me reverting to XP! Couldn’t find a solution to this anywhere else :)

    Comment by 3deyerubber on October 13, 2007 @ 3:22 pm

    OMG I was looking months for a threat like this one.. i’m so damned happy man i would give u a milion dollars if i had but yea i havent :) btw no1’s better the u!

    Comment by ryan on November 1, 2007 @ 12:49 pm

    Man! You safe me BIG TIME! Thank’s a lot!

    Comment by Edmund-B on December 8, 2007 @ 7:54 am

    Appreciate it. saved months and months of search. i almost sold my dv6395ea because i thought it is not compatable.

    i am looking forward now to try the 64 bit edition. any one has tried it?

    Comment by tinky winky on December 15, 2007 @ 10:11 pm

    cool, thanks

    Comment by gray on January 13, 2008 @ 3:11 pm

    Nice one.
    i too have been after a thread like this one

    very happy now

    Comment by Kostas on February 26, 2008 @ 4:13 pm

    thnx man

    Comment by peoplesstudio on March 4, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

    when i tried changing the icon to run xp it worked but destroyed my graphics. my whole screen pixelated. im running an HP pavilion and had to reset to factory settings….sigh

    Comment by NsaneNoob on March 4, 2008 @ 10:26 pm

    when i tried changing the icon to run xp it worked but destroyed my graphics. my whole screen pixelated. im running an HP pavilion and had to reset to factory settings….sigh

    Hey. I am sorry to hear this. I think the main problem was the video card or lack in performance of your computer. 3DS Max is not that forgiving. Another cause could be : VISTA. Not everyone is fond of it.

    So did you have to reformat the computer?

    Comment by Su on March 23, 2008 @ 1:13 am

    hey peoplesstudio
    I have the same problem. did you ever get it to work?

    Comment by bita on April 8, 2008 @ 3:43 pm

    cool, Thanks alot!!!! :-D

    Comment by Stuart on April 18, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

    That was so easy, been farting around for two days trying to get max to work, no joy either from Autodesk. Max working fine now! Many thanks

    Comment by NsaneNoob on April 18, 2008 @ 9:04 pm

    Glad to help bita and Stuart :)

    Comment by new friend on May 6, 2008 @ 2:06 am

    thank u

    Comment by JS on May 6, 2008 @ 10:43 am

    i download max plugin like afterburn&fumefx but o had problem with registration
    what happen crack can`t ganerate serials no. what to do

    Comment by NsaneNoob on May 6, 2008 @ 3:54 pm

    JS, I am really sorry but no warez related information such as cracks and serial codes are allowed on this blog.

    Comment by Webyneter on May 25, 2008 @ 12:24 pm

    It doesn’t work on my PC. I’ve done all the things you mentioned here. But it doesn’t work at all, how I’ve not been trying for half-an-hour! Could you tell me the other way to load 3ds max 9 on Windows Vista Business?

    Comment by NsaneNoob on May 25, 2008 @ 10:56 pm

    Webyneter, try to right click the icon and run as administrator.

    Comment by gus dark on June 4, 2008 @ 11:35 pm

    Hi Nsane cool thread but It’s not working on my Toshiba sattelite 215-s4757 Vista home premium…I tried to follow all the step…The 3DMax 9, show up but the welcome screen freezing and not responding for an hour….help me solve this problem please….thank you…

    Comment by Roji R on August 6, 2008 @ 11:27 am

    Thanks a lot dude. It worked perfectly for me.

    Comment by Krille on August 10, 2008 @ 5:54 pm

    Thanks a lot man!
    Now it works as a charm ;)

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