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That's not what I asked. I asked if the version you're using is officially and properly supported in Windows 8. The way to determine this is to read the release notes located in the README file in the CPS installation folder.
I think the current version is at or above R06.12.05.
I think the current version is at or above R06.12.05.
Unlike some of the other CPS's, the Pro Series does not have a specific menu choice to set your preferences.
HOWEVER!!!!!!! If you fire up the CPS, connect the cable and the radio, click on File and select Read Device. You will get a little window that ask you to set the comm port. Here you can select the comm port that matches your port setting in the PC's Devices and Printers.
If you click the Read button on the icon bar, the software presumes you've already set the port by doing what I just described above, and you will get the exact error you have been describing.
I know it's backwards and kind of hidden but that's how it works. So whenever you start a new programming session, don't use the Read button. Instead, File ---> Read Device and set your port.
R06.12.08 was released right around the end of 2012. The only change is that it won't let you program anything WB without the entitlement key.
So that would tell me that windows 8 is unsupported.
Why the OP would rather dick around with Win 8 rather than installing the CPS he has onto a machine with a clean install of XP is beyond me...
The solution to his problem is simple.
The ONLY machine I have at this time is Win 8 or I would do a fresh XP install
cabletech
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I thtink you need to look at getting another little older computer that you then have XP Pro/SP3 on that you can do all your programing on.
Alot of software is not able to run under Win 7 or 8 and there are hundreds of people having the same problem.
If you need a XP computer, I have several that have been rehabed from companys upgrading, they have Xp Pro/sp3 and are ready to go.
e-mail me for $$
Alot of software is not able to run under Win 7 or 8 and there are hundreds of people having the same problem.
If you need a XP computer, I have several that have been rehabed from companys upgrading, they have Xp Pro/sp3 and are ready to go.
e-mail me for $$
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