Can't install Orbiter

[SICIENCIA]

HELLO !
GREETINGS FROM MONTERREY, MEXICO
WE ARE UNTIL NOW UNABLE TO INSTALL THE SIMULATOR
WE TRIED SEVERAL FORMAT AND SOURCES
THE UNZIP PROGRAMS JUST CAN'T OPEN IT
CAN BE 'CAUSE I HAVE WINDOWS 8 ?
THANKS .
PD: SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH AND IF I POSTED IT IN WRONG PLACE

 

[PhantomCruiser]

There are two methods to install Orbiter, there is the .zip file (which I use) and there is the msi installer. Both can be found here http://www.orbiter-forum.com/download.php

The .zip method allows me to have multiple variations of Orbiter for different things (One vfersion is stuck in the space race, one for future fantasy like Space 1999, etc). The msi installer pretty much lets Windows install it as if it were another app. I think it even puts a shortcut on your desktop if you like.

 

[sorindafabico]

I don't know about compatibility issues with Windows 8 (I still use XP). Could you try to install orbiter in a machine with an older Windows version for test?

 

[Spacethingy]

Windows 8 works fine with Orbiter.

THE UNZIP PROGRAMS JUST CAN'T OPEN IT

That sounds weird. What unzip programs are you using? The default Windows file explorer should be able to do that fine. What happens when you try?