Developing virtual lab code to run in Windows Vista

Some distance learning students were having trouble running the three virtual labs developed in Authorware by the EEC, as they don't function in Windows Vista. Students can download a link from Microsoft to fix this, but this is a temporary solution and one that can confuse those students that are not technologically aware. The investigation would focus on seeing if the existing Authorware code can be adapted to be Vista compatible.
This is going to be an issue in the future with the Labs, because the Authorware software is no longer maintained by Macromedia (Adobe) and there is no version available to run on a Windows Vista pc.

The engCETL Panel proposed that only a feasibility study should be carried out covering sustaining the use of the existing software and estimates on re-creating labs (if necessary).

Progress: 100%

A Report has been produced outlining the investigations carried out. For students who are experiencing problems:

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