Up until 2007 edition the application has worked well. 2007 installs successfully. But when running it, the new version throws up an odd message just after the splash window. It says, "Watchtower Library data files cannot be accessed. Please ensure that the necessary media is accessible and try again." Then it exits.
Of course, the data files are there and they have the necessary access permissions. There's a bug. The following describes how you can work around it temporarily until the fix appears in the next version of CrossOver.
Meanwhile however...
Remember, the 2006 edition comes with two pieces of software: Watchtower library and Watchtower reader. Latter is the newer piece of software with simpler interface. I understand that the society prefer this one because it makes internationalisation easier. Hence the new 2007 edition comes with just one piece of software: the reader! Although, it's now called Watchtower Library in 2007.
Confused? Anyway, install the Reader from 2006.
Next, copy the "rs_data" folder from the 2007 CD-ROM to "C:\Program Files\Watchtower\Watchtower Reader\E" in the bottle. Overwrite the pre-existing folder. Finally, run the 2006 reader. The splash window still says 2006, but the contents are 2007! Note, you do not need to run the 2007 installation program, just copy the rs_data folder.
You might also want to fix the native COMCTL32.DLL issue if you want to read scripture references in tooltips (yellow pop-up boxes).
This is a workaround until the issue between CrossOver and Watchtower Library has been resolved. It means you can read this year's day texts and access last year's Watchtower and Awake issues in the meantime.
Regards, Roy
