It has come to our attention that many users attempting to install HVR2 on Windows Vista PCs are experiencing incompatibility issues during the installation process. The process below is designed to resolve most incompatibility issues and allow HVR2 to be successfully installed and run on Windows Vista.
What version of HVR2 do you have?
The Version number is printed on the HVR2 CD. If you have installation CD version 1.06 and above you do NOT need to install the patch. This patch is ONLY for earlier versions.
CDs without a version number are earlier than 1.06 and will need patching before it is possible to install HVR2.
The location of the version number on 1.06 CDs is shown to the left.
Download the HVR2 and Windows Vista Compatibility Patch
Please Note:
While we try to ensure all our download content is virus-free and fully tested you should carry out your own virus check before attempting to run/install any downloaded file. Hornby cannot accept responsibility for any disruption, damage and/or loss to your data or computer system that may occur while using any downloaded file. It is always advisable to keep comprehensive backups of critical data and to keep Windows updated using the Microsoft Windows Update tool. Also, the periodic use of the Disk Checking tools in Windows is recommended along with regular virus scans. These procedures are accepted as general house keeping tasks and should be adopted by all PC users.
HVR2 and Windows Vista Patch (244 KB)
Patching and installing HVR2
- Create a new folder on your desktop called "HVR2"
- Insert the HVR2 CD into your computer and cancel any installation screens that open.
- Browse to the CD, and view it's contents.
- Copy the contents of the CD to the folder on your desktop called "HVR2"
- Unzip the contents of the Zip file downloaded from this page, and copy both files ("Hornby Virtual Railway 2.msi" and "Setup.ini") to the HVR2 folder on your desktop. This will overwrite two files. (You may need to download file decompression software, such as WinZip or StuffIt, to open the .ZIP file.)
- You can now install HVR2 from the folder on your desktop. Double-click/run the file called “setup” (This file may appear as “setup.exe” on some cases).
- Complete the installation by running the HVR2 Config tool to set up the screen resolution and other options that HVR2 will run use.
- HVR2 is installed and is ready to use.
IMPORTANT: HVR2 is not designed to run on Windows Vista. Therefore we are not able to provide telephone or email support for HVR2 and Windows Vista issues. We can only offer support regarding issues internal to HVR2 and not connected with the Windows Vista operating system.