Help with new computer - Page 4

> wrote:
> >Have you changed your computer software from the one you used with your
> >Viking? When I upgraded my computer I couldn't use the reader/writer

> >Win XP. My son split the HD and put Win 98 onto it, so I can use it. My
> >machine is the Husqvana Rose, so pretty old.
> >I'm not an expert, but you may find a new reader/writer the easiest way

> >round, if the software has been changed.
> >Joyce in RSA.
> Im afraid its not the software thats giving me the problem...the new
> computer didnt come with a parallel port, only usb's...the reader
> writer uses parallel ports...but thanks for the input
> >> >snicklefritz wrote:
> >> >>>snicklefritz wrote:
> >> >>>>I got a new computer for christmas, and strangely enough it does

> >> >>>>have a parallel port!......usb's coming out the ying yang....but no
> >> >>>>parallel. My problem is my hus viking embroidery card reader

> >> >>>>uses parallel ports!....is there such a thing as an adapter for
> >> >>>>paralell port on one side and usb on the other??? thanks for
> >> >>>>listening
> >> >>>Parallel/usb adapters are available. Belkin makes them, and I'm sure
> >> >>>that others do too. If your Viking reader-writer has the dongle
> >> >>>attached, it's possible that the dongle won't be readable via the

> >> >>>port. If that's the case, you might have to go out and get a

> >> >>>port card that you install in a blank slot on the motherboard.
> >> >>>I'd suggest that you first do the most difficult thing: Try to

> >> >>>Viking and ask them! (Contacting them ain't easy)
> >> >>> - Herb
> >> >> I know....I've tried *sigh*. yeah, the reader/writer has a dongle
> >> >> attached. And attaching a port card to the mother board is WAY

> >> >> my expertise. Suggestions?
> >> >New software?
> >> >(that was a joke)
> >> >Try a usb/parallel adapter - it MAY work - try to get it somewhere
> >> >that has a good return policy. Don't know where you are or what's
> >> >available locally - internet or mail orders are a pain if you have to
> >> >return a small item.
> >> >If it DOES need a real parallel port, installing a card is really VERY
> >> >easy if your computer has an available slot. It takes about 5 minutes
> >> >- 10 if you've never done it before. Just open the case, figure out
> >> >where it goes (pretty obvious), remove the little metal plate (about
> >> >1" x 4") that covers the opening where you'll access the connector,
> >> >and slide the card into the slot. It will fill the area where the
> >> >metal plate was. And put back the screw that held the metal plate - it
> >> >will now hold the card. Your OS will find the new hardware and you
> >> >shouldn't have to do anything else.
> >> > - Herb
> >> >PS - if you're doing any searches for either usb/parallel adapters OR
> >> >a parallel port card, make sure you spell parallel right ;)
> >> there is what appears to be a little metal plate in the back that
> >> could possibly be a place for one...does the card come attached to
> >> that? Or do you have to take the shell off the puter....thats where I
> >> get panicky.......would just buying a new reader writer be
> >> cheaper/easier?....do you have a suggestion as to which?
> >> thanks again

>snicklefritz wrote:
>>
>>
>>>snicklefritz wrote:
>>>>I got a new computer for christmas, and strangely enough it does NOT
>>>>have a parallel port!......usb's coming out the ying yang....but no
>>>>parallel. My problem is my hus viking embroidery card reader writer
>>>>uses parallel ports!....is there such a thing as an adapter for
>>>>paralell port on one side and usb on the other??? thanks for
>>>>listening
>>>Parallel/usb adapters are available. Belkin makes them, and I'm sure
>>>that others do too. If your Viking reader-writer has the dongle
>>>attached, it's possible that the dongle won't be readable via the usb
>>>port. If that's the case, you might have to go out and get a parallel
>>>port card that you install in a blank slot on the motherboard.
>>>I'd suggest that you first do the most difficult thing: Try to contact
>>>Viking and ask them! (Contacting them ain't easy)
>>> - Herb
>>
>> I know....I've tried *sigh*. yeah, the reader/writer has a dongle
>> attached. And attaching a port card to the mother board is WAY beyond
>> my expertise. Suggestions?
>New software?
>(that was a joke)
>Try a usb/parallel adapter - it MAY work - try to get it somewhere
>that has a good return policy. Don't know where you are or what's
>available locally - internet or mail orders are a pain if you have to
>return a small item.
>If it DOES need a real parallel port, installing a card is really VERY
>easy if your computer has an available slot. It takes about 5 minutes
>- 10 if you've never done it before. Just open the case, figure out
>where it goes (pretty obvious), remove the little metal plate (about
>1" x 4") that covers the opening where you'll access the connector,
>and slide the card into the slot. It will fill the area where the
>metal plate was. And put back the screw that held the metal plate - it
>will now hold the card. Your OS will find the new hardware and you
>shouldn't have to do anything else.
> - Herb
>PS - if you're doing any searches for either usb/parallel adapters OR
>a parallel port card, make sure you spell parallel right ;)
I am convinced <snicklefritz//cantfigureitout> is the one and the same

This 'thread' has all the hallmarks, I am surprised yALL<g> do not recognise

the <Destiny> and <Sadie> efforts..all 'genuine' contributions, Herb?

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> C'mon Herb...gimme a break!

> rH