Re: Napco Quickloader with GEM-RS232 Not Working

[John R <IntelliSig@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 27, 12:00=A0am, Frank Olson <use-the-email-
li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> John R wrote:
> > I can't get the Quickloder software to see the panel. I have never
> > used Quickloader under Vista. Does anyone know if it works under
> > Vista? Any advice?
>
> > When I try to download from the panel it says "timeout". GEM-RS232 is
> > connected via CAT5 and the supplied DB9 connectors to COM1 on my
> > computer. I have a PCI modem as COM3.
>
> > Thanks!
> > John
>
> You have only one option. =A0Run in Windows XP Compatibility Mode. =A0Tha=
t
> should work. =A0I have one computer we use as a "downloading centre".
> It's running Windows 98SE (don't laugh). =A0It's a little workhorse and
> has never failed us. =A0I have a couple of computers running Windows XP a=
s
> a backup (should the horse "kick the bucket"), but so far we haven't had
> a single hiccup. =A0Some of the more esoteric panels (we don't have many)
> have software that's only compatible with the old MSDOS systems.

Thanks for your reply. It didn't work. I tried XP mode, 2000 mode, and
98 mode.

What gives?

Any more advice? I'll try anything. This is really frustrating. I've
got to be doing something stupid.

John