Microsoft Image Composer 1.5
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This is a free, public reference for all fans of the 1990’s classic image editing software. It was elegant, simple and extremely versatile, but it was eventually discontinued. MicrosoftMany years ago. Thegoneapp.com has made the original FrontPage98 CD available for public download. This page was created by me to make it easier for others who are trying to find an original, safe, and installable copy of the program. Now you can download and install. Image ComposerYou can use the most recent and older Windows operating systems.
Paul, a resident of Windsor, Connecticut, emailed me today (15.3.2019), confirming that he had it working on Windows 10, as well on his Apple MacBookPro (High Sierra OS), running Windows through Parallels Desktop 14.
If you haven’t come across Image ComposerYou have used Paint Shop before, but you found the learning curve for other image editing tools too steep. Image ComposerYou may still find everything you need.
Original ISO File
Image ComposerIt was originally included in a bundle MicrosoftFrontPage is a web authoring tool that has been discontinued for many years. Image ComposerFrontPage 97 was included with 1.0 Image Composer 1.5FrontPage 98 was included in the shipment. This web-page contains the ISO file that was used to create this CD.
This will be sufficient if you are comfortable mounting ISO files. These are the instructions for installing. Copyright remains with publisher. Please refer to the conditions on the website for more information.
FrontPage98 is detailed on Wiki thegoneapp.com/wiki/Microsoft_FrontPage though the article fails to even mention Image Composer.
For extraction Image Composer
To install Image ComposerThese are the instructions.
- 1) Download thegoneapp.com, and save it on your hard drive
- 2) Locate the file. Extract the contents by right clicking and selecting “Extract-all”.
- 3) Open the folder titled Enu (this is the English version)*
- Run thegoneapp.comInstall
Here is a full list of folder and file names.
* Sprechen sie Deutsch ? You can also find a German version in the deufolder if you wish.
Installation issues
The application works well on Windows 10 64bit, however it failed to open PNG files. This issue has not been resolved. Although you may want to install “as administrator”, I have also had great success installing this without it.
Eye-dropper Colour Sampling Problem 
It took me a while to get the colour right from an image. There weren’t any direct search results. Image ComposerIt is not possible to accurately sample colours with the eye-dropper tool.
After much experimentation, it became clear that Windows 10 was the problem. It was no surprise.
The solution was:
- Use File Explorer to locate thegoneapp.comUsually in C:Program Folders (x86).Microsoft Image Composer
- Right-click and choose Properties > Compatibility
- Select Set High DPI settings.
- TickScaling behaviour at high DPI
- Press OKTo Save.
This may not work for you. If you have an alternative solution, please let me know. I will publish your suggestion.
Help File is no longer available 
It’s true. See MicrosoftVisit the Support page. They state that the Windows Help program is not compatible with Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, or later versions of Windows Server. Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, and Windows 8.1 users can access the Windows Help program. MicrosoftIt is strongly recommended that software developers stop using the Windows Help app. Although there are many solutions available online, none of them seem to be simple or efficient. My best advice at the moment is to Conversion of the.hlp to PDF, as well as a collection all original embedded images from Windows 98 / XP Help File.
thegoneapp.com (contains thegoneapp.com, 717 bitmap photos)
Google Ranking
It is an absolute delight to see this page rank #1 in the search for “Image Composer 1.5”, and extremely high for terms such as “Image Composer”, imgcomp and thegoneapp.com It’s also located on the first page for simply Image ComposerIt is a great way to make your effort more rewarding. This makes the effort even more worthwhile. Cottontech is an author-owned domain. Anybody who feels compelled to support the author financially is welcome (but not obligated). You can PayPalMe here thegoneapp.com/imagecomposer
I hope you find this page a pleasant one. When I installed it first. Image ComposerThis tool was first used over 20 years ago. It is still my favourite tool for manipulating photos, and I’m not the only one. If you find this useful, please let me know in the comment section below. We are grateful for your understanding:
