A prompt will appear asking to save an file. Save this to your desktop.

Final Tips

Install Windows 7 in a Virtual Machine (VMware) and pass the USB device through. That is the "stable fix" recommended in the latter pages of that thread.

: If the software crashes on launch, set the compatibility mode to Windows 7 .

You will generate a FileActivation.xml file. This file usually needs to be uploaded to a "Request" thread or processed via a keygen tool to unlock the software.

: It is critical to disable all Antivirus, Windows Defender, and Firewalls before and during installation. These systems often flag activation files or patches as false positives.

Manually install .NET Framework 3.5 . This is crucial for legacy software compatibility on newer Windows versions.