Vista doesn't have such an option so execute the MSI from a 64-bit
process such as the 64-bit Explorer Shell.

David Bear wrote:
> I note the following from web site regarding the 64bit openafs:
> 
> Note: In 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows there are 64-bit and
> 32-bit versions of the command prompt and the Explorer Shell.  It is
> very important that when installing applications that the installers be
> started from a 64-bit process.  It is strongly recommended that the
> Add/Remove Programs Control Panel be used to initiate installations on
> 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems.
> 
> Yet, in all the searching I have done, on my vista 64 in the 'Programs
> and Features' control panel (the replacement for add/remove programs)
> there is no option to install or add a program from an msi. The only
> options related to this are to 
> 
> buy programs from windows market place
> install a program from the network
> view purchased software
> 
> I am really starting to hate Vista more which is something I didn't
> think was possible.
> 
> How does one install openafs 64 on vista 64 if you can't just launch the
> executable? That is how I originally install the 1.5.60 client -- now I
> am at a dead end. Will some please kill Vista and make it go away....
> 
> -- 
> David Bear
> College of Public Programs at ASU
> 602-494-0424

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