When I got my laptop with Windows 8, I was able to install PhotoDraw without any issues. I had to have my laptop serviced during which they replaced the motherboard and hard drive (yikes, I know). Now PhotoDraw will not install at all. It's version 2. I have tried the compatibility mode (Windows selects XP ServicePack 3) with different configurations. It always gets past entering the product key, then just shows the installating window without any progress. Now that I've been forced (very much against my will) to upgrade to Windows 8.1, I'm wondering if that offers any better hope to install it? My real wish is that Microsoft would revive this great program.

I understand that you would like to know if you can install PhotoDraw version 2 on Windows 8.1. I’ll be happy to help you with this.

You can visit the below link to check the app that are compatible with Windows 8.1. I see that PhotoDraw is not compatible with Windows 8.1.

Get your apps and devices working in Windows 8.1

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/get-apps-devices-working

You can also try the below steps to make old program work with Windows 8.1.

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows