It is a standard warning for any software that is not formally approved by
Microsoft.
I am not sure what's special about this bore scope. If you google "fiber
optic inspection scopes" you will find plenty, and most of the ones I've
used don't need a computer. It is a snake with a lens on one end.
On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 5:18 AM, Roger Anderson
<pr@dcanderson.myzen.co.uk>wrote:
> The snake scope advertised by Maplin was mentioned on this forum
> recently. I bought one but when I came to load the software I was greeted by
> a warning that the software had not been passed as being compatible with
> Windows XP and that it was *strongly* recommended that I terminated the
> installation. I spoke to Maplin and they said that I should go ahead (as
> they would do) but I was not prepared to take the risk, and so I have
> returned the scope. It is a pity because it would be a great improvement on
> the mirror and torch technique normally employed for inspection of
> inaccessible parts of aircraft.
> If enough people buy them and then return them perhaps Maplin will get
> around to having the software approved.
> Roger Anderson G-BXTD
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