Install Delphi 5 for Windows 10

Question

I tried to install Delphi 5 on Windows 10, but hangs when configuring the BDE.

I've tried in a different directory with administrator permissions.

I've tried for compatibility mode as well.

If someone knows , I am very grateful!

This image is the error

Answer 1

This is the procedure I use to install Delphi 5 Pro on Windows 10:

• Log in as Administrator
• Turn UAC off
• Log in as Standard User
• Install Delphi 5 Pro via installer
• The installation hangs while trying to install the BDE.
• Use Task Manager to kill the install process.
• Delete C:\Program Files (x86)\Borland\Delphi 5\Uninst.isu
• Install Delphi 5 Pro via installer
• Select registry settings only.
• Install d5proupgrade.exe (Bug fix Upgrade for Delphi 5 Pro)

• Open a command prompt as Administrator:

  > cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Borland Shared\Debugger

  > tregsvr bordbk50.dll

  > cd C:\see\below\regarding\winhlp32-windows-7-x86-x86-komeil

  > Install.cmd

• Edit permission on C:\Program Files (x86)\Borland\Delphi5\Bin\delphi32.dro adding Everyone with Full Control

• Start Delphi 5
• When prompted, don't change JIT debugger and check don't ask again.
• Close Delphi 5
• Turn UAC on.

I don't use the BDE and have never tested to see if it works or not after this procedure.

See http://www.komeil.com/blog/windows-help-program-winhelp-winhlp32-exe to find out how to get Delphi 5 Help working in Windows 10 and to obtain winhlp32-windows-7-x86-x64-komeil.cab. You'll have to download and extract the cab file then edit the Install.cmd, adding the last two line in the Settings so it reads:

:: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
:: Settings

set MuiFileName=winhlp32.exe.mui
set ExeFileName=winhlp32.exe
set WindowsVersion=7
goto :BypassVersionError