I have two versions of software, one is an old beta version, one a new distributable version. I need both as they each include specific capabilities. However, the old version refuses to install when a newer version is pre-installed, the newer one auto-deletes the old version upon install. This all in a Windows 10 environment. The software is specific purpose software to fit hearing aids (PhonakTarget).
edit: To emphasize the difference with the previous question I'll elaborate on the situation:
The thing is both software packages use one and the same local database and it would be great when both versions can access that data base. This makes a virtual machine a lesser favorable option. I may be able to work around it (copy the database to the VM or the reverse) but that will increase the chance of making human errors. Best would be to find a solution such that both versions can run on the same Windows install. They do not need to run simultaneously, however.
Stuff I tried but did not work:
- installing both versions in a different folder resulted in the same behaviors as detailed above;
- generating another user in Windows didn't help, because both users have access to the same C:/ components.
Hence, I am stuck. Two options provided under this previous question I tried above, and generating a virtual disk has the drawback of the split local databases. There is no database on a server or anything; all must be dealt with locally due to safety restrictions in my company (laptops can't access the intranet).