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Diane Schnurr Posted on Nov 02, 2014
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I have a 9 yr old Designer II with emb. Software and reader writer. Use my lap top with Vista....now won' t even open the embroidery. Do I need an older computer (my neighbour/computer guy says it sho

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You'll need an older computer (look at pawn shops or used computer places) OR you'll need to set your computer up for DUAL BOOT with XP and have your old software installed on that partition. If your neighbor knows how to do that you are golden. Otherwise I would get another Hard Drive and set it up that way to reserve your data on your computer.

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Yes, the software for the Designer I requires XP or an older version of windows to run.

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Do you have a older computer. Probably yes is the answer. How did previous owner operate. Call manufacturer.

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: 4D Extra and Reader/Writer

QUESTIONS:
is the reader writer a USB or parallel cord? (they have both.
If it's USB you need the 256K card otherwise the regular card, and yes it can work you just have to have the right card for your reader writer.

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  • Posted on Sep 06, 2009

SOURCE: I need the driver installation for my reader/writer d-card

Drivers are on the installation disk. 3D will have it on cd#1 and 4D on the dvd. With the disk in the drive, plug the dCard reader/writer in and use the "add new hardware" wizard to allow the drivers to install automatically. Now,either repeat this for each usb port or remember to always plug in to the same port.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 24, 2009

SOURCE: I have a windows XP computer and I am trying to get to read r/w

Being as you have xp looks like you will have to go to viking site and download a patch to make it compatable, I have a Janome and when we upgraded the computer I had to go to the janome site and download upgrade, the same would apply to the customizing software I would think.

deborahcha

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2010

SOURCE: Parallel port reader / writer box not working with 4d software.

If still an issue, suggest you visit an authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer for assistance. They are usually eager to help. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2010

SOURCE: 4D d-card reader/writer - seems to be installed but not working

I have been having the same problem. I was told that the 4-d software is not compatible with Windows 7.

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