compatability mode

Does Converter Max ONLY work with 3DS Max? Does it work with any of the open source applications?

I am trying to install LS2000 on a windows 7 desktop. I have the QM2000.net rack mount hardware attached via a network cable. The software will not install at all (giving errors that it cant access comcat.dll amongst others) unless I install as backwards compatability mode windows 98/ME. Once...