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> Sir, > > I have successfully installed IDV 5.3 in my Windows-7 (32 bit) OS. > But unable to open the interface. It opens up for few seconds and then > GUI disappears from the window. Screen shot is attached for reference. > > Your comments are requested. > > Thanks & regards > Sat Met > IMDPS > > Hi there, Install a 32 bit OS can put a lot limitation in your any Java application (including IDV). 32 bit Java can only support 1G (or 1.5) of RAM, and it is likely not enough if you want to work on some large satellite dataset. Back to your problem, you should upgrade the video card driver to the latest version, and then try the IDV again. Let me know if this does not solve your problem. Yuan Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: DUJ-465016 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Open =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.