Problem installing PageMaker postscript driver on win 7 system

Hi,
Recently upgraded to a new Windows 7 system and after installing PageMaker 7.0, I noticed that there was no pdf printer in my printer selections.  I attempted to install postcript drivers, but the installation could not be completed.  There was no specific error message, just a "doink" from the computer and a pop-up with a big red "x".
Is there anyone who can suggest a way to get my PM running the way it used to under XP?  Am I doing something wrong?  I really need to be able to print to PDF.
Please help.
Thanks.

A few points:
robertlcook wrote:
I first began with Aldus Pagemaker and it fit the company well, and actually still does.
There's no reason you can't continue with PageMaker as long as you like, but it isn't reasonable for you to expect that you should be able to run it on newer hardware and newer operating systems. Just keep an old computer, and remember that you will have to print to a machine that will be compatible with the old computer and software.
robertlcook wrote:
I'd like to see Pagemaker simply brought up to speed here and there without going crazy.
It will never happen. There will be no improvements to PageMaker. Eventually, you may find yourself in a situation where a link in your production will change, like your source for imagesetting, plate-making, digital press, or something else that will not accept PageMaker for one reason or another. At that point, you will not be able to output your catalog. The day is coming, so you can either address it now, or then. If the thought of paying for some additional staffing to port your catalog over to InDesign isn't attractive, consider the impact of not having a catalog.

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