Windows 8 Compatibility

Please note that as Microsoft makes updates and security changes to Windows, these compatibility statements may change depending on the effects of the Windows updates.

There are two distinct flavors of Windows 8. The first is for use on PC based systems and includes Windows 8, Window 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise. The second flavor is Windows 8 RT, which is for use on tablets. Atrex is NOT compatible with Windows 8 RT.

Atrex 23

Atrex 23 has not been tested on Windows 8. While we expect compatibility similar to Atrex 22.

Atrex 20, 21, 22

Atrex 20, 21 and 22 will currently run on Windows 8, but there are some known issues with components and images not displaying correctly. Please note that compatibility with Windows 8 may be discontinued without notice and no updates will be made to Atrex for Windows 8 compatibility.

Atrex 16, 17, 18, 19

Atrex 16, 17, 18, and 19 appear to be compatible with Windows 8 PC as a standard application.

Atrex 13, 14, 15

Atrex 13, 14, and 15 appear to be incompatible with Windows Windows 8 PC as a standard application. Recent security updates have caused random errors with Atrex and in some cases the inability to start the application.

Atrex 12 and Older

Older versions of Atrex, 12 and earlier, are incompatible with all versions of Windows 8 and are NOT supported on that platform even when run in compatibility mode.

Article ID: 35, Created: 10/12/2013 at 6:20 PM, Modified: 3/30/2026 at 5:32 PM

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