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johnnyb
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help with getting set up.

Post by johnnyb »

i need some help right now i have a ms v3.75 i download tune studio and i am trying to get it off line it keeps saying disconnected i run the port check and i get one to come up and i pick it them try test port and them says failed.
i have a gateway(part number NV52L15u) with windows 8
any hints or tips i should try would be cool thanks.
Matt Cramer
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Re: help with getting set up.

Post by Matt Cramer »

Are you using a serial port or USB adapter?
johnnyb
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Re: help with getting set up.

Post by johnnyb »

Matt Cramer wrote:Are you using a serial port or USB adapter?
i am using the cable that i got with the ms in to adapter that go's into the USB port

dose windows 8 have anything to do with should i go back to windows 7
Matt Cramer
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Re: help with getting set up.

Post by Matt Cramer »

Where did you get the USB adapter? The one we sell works with Windows 8.
msii2013
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Re: help with getting set up.

Post by msii2013 »

johnnyb wrote:i need some help right now i have a ms v3.75 i download tune studio and i am trying to get it off line it keeps saying disconnected i run the port check and i get one to come up and i pick it them try test port and them says failed.
i have a gateway(part number NV52L15u) with windows 8
any hints or tips i should try would be cool thanks.
Did you change baud rate?
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