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    • oldtuckunder
      Is this why my Megajolt wouldn't work?

      By oldtuckunder · Posted

      My megajolt will talk to a laptop with XP Pro via the TriggerWheels supplied serial port adapter. Havent tried via a USA port. Its possible that the Insperon may only spport USB 1 not USB 2 or 3 , which may be the problem. 
    • Nick Jones
      Is this why my Megajolt wouldn't work?

      By Nick Jones · Posted

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    • PaulAA
      Is this why my Megajolt wouldn't work?

      By PaulAA · Posted

      John It might indeed be a driver problem.  Have you tried uninstalling the usb driver?  Equally, the equipment may simply be incompatible with XP - the packaging should give you some indication of which OSs it is suitable for. The Inspiron 1300 is an old machine and a quick check on the potential to upgrade the OS to something newer suggests that even W7 is unlikely to work, so it may simply be a question of biting the bullet and getting a new(er) laptop.  I used to buy refurbished equipment for the office and a decently specced year-old Dell laptop can be had for very little. As Ian and Nick have observed, reinstalling any Windows OS involves a lot of brain damage.  Dell outlet is offering an Inspiron 15 with W10 for £245 here. Paul
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      We are not worthy....

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    • JohnD
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    • Sprint95m
      Is this why my Megajolt wouldn't work?

      By Sprint95m · Posted

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      By Nick Jones · Posted

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      By PaulAA · Posted

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