I got a different computer it is running XP, I have a #1+ viking which is like the Rose. I tried to connect the box to the LPT port and I get a message that said no avaible LPT port, the software loaded fine on the computer but the box dosn't want to connect. It is a 25 pin port. Viking said they didn;t have any new upgrades on this box as it was old. Is there anyway to get this box connected and working? Thank you,
Talked to vikingdealer they are coming out with a new box for rose ect. will start producing in feb for about $300
Assume that you have connected the 'Dongle' to the box?
Maybe ya haven't got it on the right "Port" sometimes on some PC's the LPT1 is also called the Printer Port. Check to see it is "Connected" in the PC. Have you checked to see that this Port works, maybe with a printer? Also SOME 25pin "Printer" leads do NOT have ALL wires joined thru.. so make sure your cable is the correct type... with ALL 25 wires wired through. Also maybe set the Program to run in Compatibility Mode, say, for Win98... perhaps that will help?
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I have the same problem and after several trips to the store and reading all of the similar situations I could find (and there are many), I finally realized that there is no solution except to purchase an old computer with Win 98 or NT. According to the Husqvarna store, Husqvarna software and the reader writer box will not work with XP. To make matters worse, Husqvarna says the machine is outdated and they are not going to upgrade the software or the box. The store's solution....we would be happy to sell you a newer machine....!!!
Same problem and Husqvarna's answer was 'Buy a newer version". If I could afford at the moment I definately would--and I can promise you it would be nothing from Husqvarna Viking. I had to go to a metric screw shop for a new screw. Dont make them long enough anymore to support the quilting foot
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