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How to install and use a higher version of Obsidian on Windows 7? For example, version 1.7.4.

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The document discusses issues related to running newer versions of Obsidian on Windows 7, which may be either 32-bit or 64-bit. While version 1.1.16 works fine, higher versions (1.4.12 and above) encounter errors due to compatibility issues with the Electron framework, as Windows 7 only supports up to Electron version 22. Three solutions are proposed: 1. **Update Electron**: Download Electron version 22.3.27 and replace the contents in the Obsidian installation folder, keeping only the resources directory and uninstall files. 2. **Install VxKex Compatibility Framework**: Download and install VxKex, which may require disabling antivirus software. After installation, enable VxKex for Obsidian to improve compatibility. 3. **Internal Upgrade of Obsidian**: Start with the supported version 1.1.16, then check for updates within the app to upgrade to version 1.4.12. For versions 1.4.13 and above, the first two solutions are necessary.
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1. Problem Manifestation#

  • Still using the relatively older Windows 7 operating system
  • It could be the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version
  • Installation and use of Obsidian version 1.1.16 is normal
  • However, newer versions like 1.4.12, 1.4.13, 1.6.5, 1.6.7, or 1.7.4 have no issues during installation
  • But when opened, it prompts Unable to locate the program entry point DiscardVirtualMemory in dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll
  • Cannot run higher versions of Obsidian normally

2. Cause Analysis#

  • Obsidian has upgraded to a higher version (above 23) of the electron framework
  • Lower versions of electron cannot support higher versions of Obsidian
  • The highest electron supported by Windows 7 is 22, and versions above 23 are not supported

3. Solution One: Update Electron#

  • Search and download the Electron version starting with 22 from the Github website, the last usable version is 22.3.27
  • For 64-bit Windows 7 system, download electron-v22.3.27-win32-x64.zip
  • For 32-bit Windows 7 system, download electron-v22.3.27-win32-ia32.zip
  • That is [[electron-v22.3.27-win32-x64.zip]] or [[electron-v22.3.27-win32-ia32.zip]]
  • Then extract it to the Obsidian installation folder
    • The default installation folder for Obsidian is system drive/username/appdata/local/obsidian
  • Keep only the resources directory and uninstall, delete everything else
  • Change the desktop Obsidian icon shortcut address to point to Electron.exe
  • The Obsidian icon may change, but this way Obsidian can be opened

4. Solution Two: Install Compatibility Framework VxKex#

  • Search and download VxKex from the Github website
  • That is [[KexSetup_Release_1_1_1_1375.exe]]
  • It may be blocked by antivirus software, turn off antivirus software before installation
  • Go to the Obsidian installation folder, which is by default system drive/username/appdata/local/obsidian
  • Right-click on Obsidian.exe, open properties, and enable VxKex
  • Pin Obsidian to the taskbar for quick access in the future

5. Solution Three: Internal Upgrade of Obsidian#

  • First, install the supported version 1.1.16 of Obsidian
  • Then open Obsidian settings - General - Check for updates - Update
  • This will update to version 1.4.12
  • To use version 1.4.13 and higher, the first two methods are required
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