On Thu, 2015-06-25 at 18:40 -0700, Miller Puckette wrote:
Well, I'm pretty sure that neither wish85 nor Pd will run without at least the dlls shipped in pd/bin. I'm at a loss to figure out for sure what other DLLs must be present as well. It looks like I'd better install a pristine Windows XP myself - I've asked at school if they have one handy, otherwise I'll run out and buy one somewhere - ugh!
If running Windows XP in a VirtualBox VM is a viable option for, you can download a free and legal appliance (.ova-file) from MS:
http://dev.modern.ie/tools/vms/#downloads
The machine is limited to a 30 days trial period, but you can create snapshots and switch back to them as often as you want. For testing stuff like this, it's really convenient to be able to switch back to a pristine state.
If you still need a permanent (i.e. not restricted) installation, you might be able to get a copy from Microsoft's MSDNAA program. Usually, members from academic institutions get access to a wide range of their product palette, including operating systems. I wouldn't be surprised if that applies to members of UCSD, too.
It feels awkward to read what I just wrote, though they really make it easy nowadays. Times change...
Roman