Thread: Why can't I install the latest calibre on Windows XP?
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Old 03-23-2016, 10:32 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by Dimsok View Post
There is new Sigil version for XP which does work for me. That means QT5 can work on XP? If so why to force ban to install it. Maybe someone can make Calibre version for XP like Sigil. The most wanted feature which i miss in 2.0 is export to docx
Because there is a high percentage of XP systems where it DOES NOT work.
Those alone, create a support nightmare. KISS say disable XP

BTW XP also runs on CPU's without SSE2, another fail. At least thos bomb immediately. The QT5 thing waits to dump you on you rump (just when you thought you were home free )
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