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Windows combability mode for older Moto software

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I use mcs2000,quantar,and astro saber software on windows 7 and 10 via virtual machine. It works fine but I would like to use it without the virtual machine. When I go to properties and choose combability mode to windows 2000, or any of the xp's, I can get the software to run, but it doesn't see my serial port for some reason. Has anyone experienced the same issue......Like I said it works via the virtual machine fine, but would be nice to use it in combability mode.
 
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I have had zero luck on using compatibility mode for legacy Motorola radios.....as in programming read/write something older with a newer operating system than what was intended. This is why so many service shops and hard core radio types keep older computers with db9 serial ports. Good luck, and let us know if you have any success. FWIW, I use an older Toshiba Portege 7220 with docking station and a Panasonic CF-72 for programming my own MCS2000, Astro Saber model III's and Maxtracs.
 
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