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| Answer» <html><body><p>I just purchased a new laptop which <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/came-248412" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about CAME">CAME</a> pre-installed with Microsoft Vista. Now I've always used Procomm Plus to make serial connections to <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/equipment-974462" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about EQUIPMENT">EQUIPMENT</a> I work on, But when I tried to install Procomm I received a message that the software is incompatible. So my question is this, Anyone know of a version of Procomm Plus or another equivalent program that I can use that is compatible with Microsoft Vista? I hate to go back to XP as I'm just getting the machine setup the way I like it. HELP<br/>Chadd<a href="https://www.symantec.com/business/support/overview.jsp?pid=52436">http://www.symantec.com/business/support/overview.jsp?pid=52436</a><br/>It's discontinued program, which is not even fully compatible with Windows XP.It works in XP for me without trouble I guess because I only used it for direct connections, Are you aware of any other <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/terminal-11506" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about TERMINAL">TERMINAL</a> emulation software that is Vista compatible? Vista doesn't even have hyper terminal or at least I can't find it and I'll definately have to have something. <br/>I didn't know but I was just reading on the Microsoft site that you can choose to install software under "make older programs" tab. I haven't tried it yet but will tomorrow the discs are at my office, However I'd like to find something that is truly compatible if anyone knows of anything.<br/>Thanks for all the help so far<br/>ChaddThese are XP limitations:<br/><br/><br/>I'm not familiar with those kind of programs, but Google reveals number of them, some free:<br/><a href="https://www.google.com/search?btnG=Google+Search&q=vista+terminal+emulation+software">http://www.google.com/search?btnG=Google+Search&q=vista+terminal+emulation+software</a>Try creating a shortcut to the .exe for ProComm Plus on the desktop.<br/>Then right click it and select compatibility mode.<br/>Re-boot and see if it will launch that way.<br/><br/>A fine program by the way...The solution for Vista / XP compatibily <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/problems-13702" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about PROBLEMS">PROBLEMS</a> for me is Virtual PC 2007.<br/><br/>It requires though that u have a copy of another Windows version (Win98 for <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/example-239971" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about EXAMPLE">EXAMPLE</a>)Quote from: cjthedj on December 08, 2007, 05:39:40 PM</p><blockquote>I just purchased a new laptop which came pre-installed with Microsoft Vista. Now I've always used Procomm Plus to make serial connections to equipment I work on, ...<br/></blockquote><br/>I always liked Telix, however I don't know if it will work under Vista.<br/><br/>Last time I looked for it to d/l, I seem to recall that it wasn't as easy to find as it once was, so I bookmarked it.<br/>Here's the url: <a href="http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Services/PDA/DosComm.shtml">http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Services/PDA/DosComm.shtml</a><br/>if you'd care to experiment.<br/>There are a couple other programs available there too.<br/><br/></body></html> | |