MCSP, PBP260, Win7 - is it impossible?

[mackrackit]

Can you try an older version of PBP and MPASM?

Like I said, I am still using PBP 2.5 and the MPASM that shipped with it.

I have not upgraded to PBP2.6 yet because of the known bugs, maybe this is another one??

[HenrikOlsson]

Hi guys,
Again, I appologise for the frustration.... I found the MPLAB.txt mentioned in the manual - not on the disc but in the PBP directory - no info about setting the path variable there though. However, I found this page on the MELABS site where it says to restart the system after changing the path... I didn't do that before....Now I have and I AM able to compile from the command line which ineed is a step in the right direction. Still no go with MCSP though.

Perhaps I need to switch to MPLAB as the IDE. I really do (did) like the seamless workflow that MCSP offers though, I'd be prepared to pay for it again if they made it work properly on newer computers/OS's

/Henrik.

[Darrel Taylor]

Henrik,

I just got some feedback from Charles(meLabs) that may help.

Apparently, when installing from an older MCSP CD, you have to switch to compatibility mode to get the online-update to work, which you already found out.

But once you get it updated to 3.0.0.5 then it has the version that was written for Vista, and compatibility mode is not needed anymore, and will give the .pif error message.

Turning compatibility off again should make MCS work with Win7-64.

HTH,

[HenrikOlsson]

Darrel,
Indeed it does!! Whohoo!! :-) It never crossed my mind to try to switch the compatibillity mode BACK again after getting it to update - live and learn.

And I just minutes ago sent MELABS an E-mail asking if they knew anything about the issue which they apparently did. Oh well, it's a good thing it's getting 'out there' as I'm sure I'm not the last one running into it. Hopefully they'll put a note up on their support page as well.

As usual I really appreciate the help Darrel! I hope you do get some time to do some coding for your self and not spending it all on helping frustrated guys like me, that would make me feel bad.

Thanks again!
/Henrik.

[Darrel Taylor]

I hope you do get some time to do some coding for your self and not spending it all on helping frustrated guys like me, that would make me feel bad.

That's my problem.
I have no reason to write code for myself.
Not like I could run a business and sell things, with TAX forms, and incorporation forms, and more tax forms, and workers comp, and compliance inspections, and tax forms and ....

I'd rather just help you guys.

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DT

[Byte_Butcher]

I'd rather just help you guys.

Darrel, you're in CA. Are you north or south of the Golden Gate?
If you're anywhere near the north bay area I'd like to make it a point to shake your hand and buy you a pint or 2 of your favorite!

All the willing help you give us poor folks... ya can't help a love a guy like that. My hat's off to you, and if we ever meet the first couple of rounds are on me.

Thanks for all the help you give here!


steve

[Darrel Taylor]

Oh, for the day's when you could order beer on-line and ship it to anyone you wanted.
I used to get a lot of beer in the mail.

Now I have to drive 430 miles (distance from me to Golden Gate bridge).
What's the world coming to ...

I will take you up on it though, if I get there.

BTW:
Your 1's and 0's seem to be rather intact for a "Butcher".
Maybe it was the "before" picture?
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