Arduino IDE v2.2.1 not starting, win7x64.
Has Arduino support been discontinued on win7?
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No Absolutely not,
I'm also on Windows 7 , there's nothing wrong with it
Granted i'm using IDE 2.1.1
I would say do this...
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Uninstall the installation of Arduino completely
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Go to your Windows Button and in the search field type regedit
This will open the windows Registry Editor -
Then go to "Edit" Then Select "Find"
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for the search value enter ARDUINO and press FIND NEXT
Delete every single entry that you are able to delete
Then Restart your computer
Reinstall the IDE and then tell me if your'e still having the same issues
Hi @rockn
To be fair, Arduino has never supported Window 7 or 8.1 for their IDE 2, although it did happen to work with these older versions of Windows. It appears as though however that Win7 and 8.1 ceases to function with version 2.2.0 onwards.
Other than moving to Win10 or 11, the only other option is to rollback to version 2.1.1. I did this by unintalling 2.2.0/2.2.1 and reinstalling 2.1.1 from the Arduino IDE Github releases webpage and selecting the file: arduino-ide_2.1.1_Windows_64bit.exe. Fortunately, despite the reinstallation, the application's settings are retained:
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Yes, Win7 not supported for a long time now, but worked fine up to 2.1.1. Versions 2.2.0 and up don't work. Install Windows 10 64 bit on VMWare, install VMWare tools, install arduino, launch arduino, and switch to unity mode. You will now have an arduino window that works like any other window, except it looks like(and is) a win10 window. Share USB devices as needed.
I'm using VMWare 11.0.0 build-2305329, I believe that's the last supported on Win7. You need a newer version of VMWare tools than whats included in the install, I'm using 12.2.0, build 21223074. Configure unity for no border. If you have a fast connection I can give you a pre-configured vmware machine, you will just need vmware.
Ed
The release notes say that these are the only changes
Interestingly the installer Says Windows 10 and Higher
We definitely need a Windows 7 User to try it,
I can't do it right now but am happy to test it
IDE v2.1.0 is working on my win7 x64.
Question is for v2.2.1.
If that's the case , Since i'm on Windows 7 as well
IT'S TIME TO GIVE PLATFORM I/O A CRACK THEN, Huh ?
there is no rule that says we need to Stick to Arduino IDE
I won't change my PC configuration just because of Arduino.
I don't use version 2 anyway. I thought they fixed it ...
As long as it works 1.8.19 - I will use it.
Time is to forget Arduino (for me). But was a nice system, software ... and idea.
Mate. Given the responses, it looks pretty clear that the issue is that Win 7 is not supported.
Instead of Installing Win 10 TO SUIT THE IDE
Why not change IDE ?
Try Platform IO
And how do I give friends and colleagues code and instructions to run a given build like this? They press 3 buttons and use the construction for many activities, hobbies.
I changed the uPC from the beginning of IDE v2 (not Arduino, not AVR). Now I only use it for simple projects and working out math and algorithms. But I liked the simplicity.
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I Absolutely agree and i won't change my PC Installation either unless i see good reason.
I'm an I.T. Engineer , I've been seeing this for decades,
Same thing everytime
When it was Win95 there was a reason to go to Win98 but not to SE,
Windows2000 was awesome and there was no real reason to get off it
Eventually support dropped and we went to XP
Server 2003 Was awesome , No reason to upgrade to so we stayed on it
XP Dragged on forever
XP Media Ceneter came out, we stayed on XP
Vista Came out we stayed on XP
when Win 7 Came out it wasn't even a choice, Upgrade to Win 7
Windows 8 was a joke
Windows 9 , Most people didn't see
Windows 10, Well, I dont' want to rant of for another 300 LInes, Let's just say....
Not necessary and Win 7 is the better option
Win 11 is good but too many Hardware restrictions
Win 12......... We'll see
so so far the options are
Stay on IDE 2.1.1
or
Try another IDE
I stay on v1.8.19 on 7, 10, 11 and v1.8.9 on XP. If it doesn't work, we won't use it :).
Use the chat bubble at the top left in your reply so we know what you're talking about
Don't bother, I just installed 2.2.1 on a fresh copy of Win7 on a VM, same error. Definitely no leftover registry entries there. Also tried dropping a copy of Win10 kernel32.dll into same directory with arduino exe, no change. Don't try replacing the kernel32 in System32 directory, you won't be pleased with the results!
Platform IO also a problem. Latest version of VScode, which it runs on, won't install on Win7.
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Fair Enough
So... New IDE then
OK so lets' then discuss other IDE's
A Long time and competent Member on another topic has mentioned he Uses
Eclipse IDE
@gfvalvo
Hey mate Quick Question if you don't mind
IN SUMMARY
O.P. upgraded to Arduino IDE 2.2.1 with Win 7, Failed to install.
Reason : Win 7 Not Supported
O.P. doesn't want to upgrade the O/S
QUESTION : What Alternative IDE do you suggest In your sole opinion
We have Discussed
Platform IO - it was said that it's Buggy
You mentioned in the other topic that you use Eclipse
(Now i'm sure you have good reason) Can you share the reason why ? and why you don't use
others
Can you also suggest a few other (what you believe) Formidable options
thanks Mate
@the_doktor
Let's see what @gfvalvo comes back with.
My, very limited, personal experience:
Sloeber (Eclipse-based) - I've used it.
Arduino 2.x (Eclipse-based, I believe) - Never used it.
Platform IO (???-based) - Never used it.
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Thank you mate,
appreciate your time.
FYI
I Have created a new thread
Not just because of this thread but because of what was said on another thread.
on this thread we will hear back from people's opinions and decide which IDE will be best to install and hear from people with Experience on those IDE's
How can there be a Win 12 ?
Remember we were told that Win 10 would be the last version ever of Windows........
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Easy.. because 12 Comes after 11
I also remember hearing that when we were on XP
and then on Vista LOL
and of course on Win 10