OziExplorer - Running OziExplorer with Windows Vista

Using OziExplorer with Windows Vista

The latest versions of OziExplorer and OziExplorer3D are compatible with Windows Vista. New versions can be downloaded from the OziExplorer and OziExplorer3D web page.

OziExplorer3D

OziExplorer3D Version 1.11 and later versions are Vista compatible. If you are having any problems, check the Help Menu / About option in the software for the version you have installed.

IMPORTANT : If you are running an earlier version, you need to download and install version 1.11 of OziExplorer3D.

If version 1.11 of OziExplorer3D still freezes you may need to install a Vista compatible set of drivers for your graphics card provided by the manufacturer of the graphics card, these are usually provided on the manufacturers web site.

Please note that the manufacturer may not be providing Vista compatible drivers for older graphics cards.

Also see the Vista Data Execution Protection  (DEP) issue below.

OziExplorer

OziExplorer Version 3.95.4q and later versions are Vista compatible. If you are having any problems, check the Help Menu / About option in the software for the version you have installed.

OziExplorer versions 3.95.4n or older

Download the latest version from the OziExplorer web page.

Magellan GPS Driver Issues

It has been reported the Magellan drivers are not Vista compatible. This may cause issues running moving map in OziExplorer. It is recommended you check the Magellan website for updated drivers for Windows Vista.

http://www.magellangps.com/support/faqdetail.asp?faqid=467&prodid=1073

The direct link to download the Vista driver for Explorist GPS (on the bottom of the above web page).

http://www.magellangps.com/assets/drivers/vista_nmea_driver_for_explorst.zip
 

Installing OziExplorer

When installing OziExplorer a dialog will appear asking for for permission to install, this is normal for Vista. If you are logged in as Administrator you just need to give permission, if you are not logged in you need to enter an Administrator ID and password before proceeding.

After doing this proceed with the install.

After installing you may receive a warning indicating "This program may not have installed correctly" and you will be presented with 2 options "Reinstall with compatibility settings" and "This program installed correctly". Just choose the "This program installed correctly" option.

Map and Data Folders

If you install OziExplorer into the "Program Files" folder tree then you should not store your maps in the Map folder attached to the OziExplorer folder as Vista does not allow programs to write files to any folder in "Program Files". When software write files to these folders they are redirected to a "Virtualstore" folder in the users own folder area which can cause confusion as you may end up with 2 copies of the file which are different. The same applies to the Data folder.

The Map and Data folders could be put in

• the "User" folder - example c:\<user>\OziExplorer\Maps (<user> means your user name), this folder can only be seen by this user.
• the "Public" folder - example c:\Public\OziExplorer\Maps , this folder can be seen by all users.
• anywhere else you like - example c:\OziExplorer\Maps , this folder can be seen by all users. Note - if you are using a managed PC in a corporation or government area you may not have permission to write to any folders other than those in your user area.

If OziExplorer or OziExplorer3D does not run at all in Vista (Data Execution Protection - DEP Issue)

It seems that when Windows Vista - Data Execution Protection (DEP) is turned on for all programs it is causing OziExplorer (or OziExplorer3D) to crash on start-up.

Follow the instructions below to fix this issue.

• Open the Windows Control Panel
• Select "System and Maintenance", then "System".
• On the left side, there are a list of tasks, select "Advanced system settings".
• On the Advanced Tab on the dialog (you'll probably have a security warning here), click on "Settings" button in the Performance section.
• On the "Data Execution Protection" tab, your computer has "Turn on DEP for all programs except ones I list". You can either:
  1. Switch that setting to " ... essential programs and services ... ". This has the advantage of fixing problems you may be having with some other applications.
  2. Or you can add OziExplorer (and OziExplorer3D if also installed) to the exclusion list (browse to the directory where you installed, then select the executable).
• Close the dialog, you may be asked to reboot your PC.

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