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N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Hello.
I am here because I have a problem with Scratch 1.4. I wanted to install it on my Windows 11 PC but when I launch it, it just show an error who say that he cant find the GetMainArgs DLL or something same. I tried all : use compatibility with Windows XP SP3 in the properties, launch as administrator, install the Windows XP SP3 Runtime x86 and reboot my pc then launch Scratch again, but nothing worked. I prefer the Scratch 1.4 interface, this is why I want to get it. Please, help me.

Last edited by N4455 (April 4, 2026 05:57:27)

54387a
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Just so you know, you don't have to download Scratch 1.4 to use the Scratch 1.4 editor, as the following link let's you use Scratch 1.4 in your browser: https://squeak.js.org/scratch/.
By the way, could you please take a screenshot of the error, upload the screenshot on to a whitelisted image host, such as cubeupload, and then post the link to the image here?
SushiCat_75
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

this would go better in bugs and glitches and also i dont think 1.4 is still supported
1.4 was built for Windows Me to Windows 8, I don't think it works on Windows 11.
You could try doing it in a VM… and then there's always Linux
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

54387a wrote:

Just so you know, you don't have to download Scratch 1.4 to use the Scratch 1.4 editor, as the following link let's you use Scratch 1.4 in your browser: https://squeak.js.org/scratch/.
By the way, could you please take a screenshot of the error, upload the screenshot on to a whitelisted image host, such as cubeupload, and then post the link to the image here?
Here is a my screenshot !
I dont want Scratch 1.4 on navigator.
NOTE : I have also installed Java but it not resolve the problem.

sorry, this is in French, use traduction

Last edited by N4455 (April 4, 2026 19:29:50)

gem1001
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

SushiCat_75 wrote:

this would go better in bugs and glitches and also i dont think 1.4 is still supported
1.4 was built for Windows Me to Windows 8, I don't think it works on Windows 11.
You could try doing it in a VM… and then there's always Linux
Windows is not macOS
The only thing you can't do on Windows 11 is run 16-bit programmes
It works fine on 25H2 for me
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

gem1001 wrote:

SushiCat_75 wrote:

this would go better in bugs and glitches and also i dont think 1.4 is still supported
1.4 was built for Windows Me to Windows 8, I don't think it works on Windows 11.
You could try doing it in a VM… and then there's always Linux
Windows is not macOS
The only thing you can't do on Windows 11 is run 16-bit programmes
It works fine on 25H2 for me
IS SOMEONE CAN HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM ? I SHARED A PICTURE !
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

One time, Ive been saying to me : “why all of that ? WHY DO YOU DONT USE WSL ?”
Nope.
Travis_isaSigma
Scratcher
100+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

I think you should go to the bug report forums
54387a
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Google Translate:

Based off of what Google Translate gave me, my guess is that your Scratch 1.4 installation was corrupted, so try reinstalling Scratch 1.4.
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

54387a wrote:

Google Translate:

Based off of what Google Translate gave me, my guess is that your Scratch 1.4 installation was corrupted, so try reinstalling Scratch 1.4.
I think it not found old DLL because my system is too recent, but that's not a problem: I have Scratch 2.0 with AdobeAIR, now.
gem1001
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

N4455 wrote:

I think it not found old DLL because my system is too recent, but that's not a problem: I have Scratch 2.0 with AdobeAIR, now.
That can't be the issue because Scratch 1.4 normally works on Windows 11
I think you should try re-installing it
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

gem1001 wrote:

N4455 wrote:

I think it not found old DLL because my system is too recent, but that's not a problem: I have Scratch 2.0 with AdobeAIR, now.
That can't be the issue because Scratch 1.4 normally works on Windows 11
I think you should try re-installing it
I try reinstall it many times but it not work
medians
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Can you send what Windows version you're using (I know you're on 11, but I'm asking for the specific update)?
You can view this by doing this:
1. Open the “run” dialog by pressing Windows Key and R at the same time
2. Enter “winver” in the dialog
It should show something that looks like the images here:
https://betawiki.net/wiki/Winver

SushiCat_75 wrote:

this would go better in bugs and glitches and also i dont think 1.4 is still supported
1.4 was built for Windows Me to Windows 8, I don't think it works on Windows 11.
You could try doing it in a VM… and then there's always Linux
No the page says that, but that's because Scratch never checked for compatibility with later versions so they never listed it. It should work
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

medians wrote:

Can you send what Windows version you're using (I know you're on 11, but I'm asking for the specific update)?
You can view this by doing this:
1. Open the “run” dialog by pressing Windows Key and R at the same time
2. Enter “winver” in the dialog
It should show something that looks like the images here:
https://betawiki.net/wiki/Winver

SushiCat_75 wrote:

this would go better in bugs and glitches and also i dont think 1.4 is still supported
1.4 was built for Windows Me to Windows 8, I don't think it works on Windows 11.
You could try doing it in a VM… and then there's always Linux
No the page says that, but that's because Scratch never checked for compatibility with later versions so they never listed it. It should work
Dont worry I know what is winver Im a pro of technology
Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.8117
LittleGreyCells
Scratch Team
1000+ posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Moved to Bugs and Glitches
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

LittleGreyCells wrote:

Moved to Bugs and Glitches
what ?
N4455
Scratcher
30 posts

Problem with Scratch 1.4

Everyone, I will close this chat, because it will not be important to me anymore : With an extension, my Scratch Website is exactly like the 2.0, and I have Scratch 2.0 Offline Editor now, it is better. Thanks for your helps.

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