Crystal Reports Xi R2 Page

: This release was specifically designed to address compatibility issues with newer operating systems like Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (32-bit), which were not fully supported by the original Release 1.

: Some users have reported "installer nightmares" when upgrading from R1 and recommend a clean install of the R2 full build instead. Crystal Reports XI R2

: Crystal Reports XI R2 does not have a native 64-bit runtime. It must be run in 32-bit emulation mode on 64-bit systems. : This release was specifically designed to address

: Report authors can design directly within leading .NET and Java development tools. Maintenance and Upgrades It must be run in 32-bit emulation mode on 64-bit systems

: Users with a valid license for Crystal Reports XI Release 1 can often upgrade to R2 for free.

: For maximum stability and compatibility, it is recommended to install Service Pack 6 (SP6) for R2.