ASTRO Spectra CPS 05.03.00 and Win7 64 Bit

[rc50won]

Not finding any answers in Search.

Runs fine in WinXP Mode under Win7 64 Bit, but running it directly in Win 7 64 Bit I get the Communications with radio failed message. I have tried all the compatibility modes and CPS is set to use the correct serial port (using a Prolific USB to Serial converter).

Has anyone got this combo to work or am I SOL with the 64 Bit OS?

Thanks!

Marshall

[wavetar]

Are the drivers for the prolific converter actually 64-bit? Generally, the issue is with the USB drivers being only good for 32-bit.

[rc50won]

The same USB/Serial adapter works fine to program my Uniden 396XT.

M

Are the drivers for the prolific converter actually 64-bit? Generally, the issue is with the USB drivers being only good for 32-bit.

[gopher]

if you have troubles still consider running 32bit xp in a virtual box. I do the same on a Linux machine. haven't bricked a radio... yet

[YouHF]

You're SOL on 64 bit. It doesn't work, even with a real serial port.

[rc50won]

Thanks guys. I guess I am stuck in WINXP emulation land.

M

[C17LVFD]

I have my system setup for dual boot... Windows XP 32bit for all my radio programming, and Win7 64 bit for my regular work... Works like a charm without the headaches...

Making a dual boot system is relatively easy, and I find it more stable than emulating XP in Win7...

Good Luck,
Seth

[Winger2002]

Did you try installing cps using compatibility mode? its different than just running it in compatibility.

[freerider aust]

i have had a lot of trouble with com ports i found a usb to serial converter thats works found on ebay it a ch341 usb to serial i have tryed the prolific usb to serial and it gave errors