Why does PrintCapture V3 not run on Windows 10? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / projects

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2021, 08:50:18 am
content: It installs without objections.It will however not start.All that happens is the rotating wait icon for a few seconds.Then nothing.Any ideas on how to solve this?

author: Tony_G
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2021, 01:59:43 pm
content: Hey Anders,I've never used the software but a couple of suggestions in terms of tracking down AppCompat issues with Win101. Check the event logs to see if it is throwing any info - It might be related to some framework/runtime dependency, and2. Try the OS compatibility settings in the shortcut - Try the troubleshooter first and see what happens.Personally, I have a VMWare Workstation license that I use to run a lot of downlevel GPIB based software - They have a feature called Unity that let's them surface just an app in your main desktop and not the whole OS VM. I think that is also available in their free Player tool but I'm not sure.Hope this helps.TonyG

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 07:07:49 am
content: Another try,hoping for more suggestions.Is there a newer version available somewhere?

author: jonpaul
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 07:27:45 am
content: Dozens of Win screenshots utilsWe use software ICEscreen, on W7 and W10pro for years.jon

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 09:38:06 am
content: PrintCapture emulates plotters and other hard copy devices.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 10:22:48 am
content: I downloaded a trial for version 5.5.0, see attachment. When first started there is a small delay (< 10 seconds) and the statusbar says "Searching for Prologix GPIB-Ethernet Controllers". After that it seems to run fine, I can open the configuration and it looks fine. Maybe try this version? If for some reason you want to use V3 I can have a look, can you attach it here?

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 10:44:49 am
content: The reason I "want" V3 is that I have it.If V5 works, I'll be happy to give it try.Attaching V3.2.24,hoping you can figure out how to run it on W10.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 11:38:57 am
content: It crashes with a "Stack based buffer overrun", tried Windows 7 with the same result. Since I don't have the source and apparently (Since it doesn't run in W7 either) it's very outdated I'm not going to try to fix it, sorry. Try to use V5 which works.

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 11:47:08 am
content: Thanks for trying.V5 seems to be a trial version that needs a license file.I have not been able to contact Mike or his company since 2017,so my chances of getting a license seem pretty small.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 11:48:33 am
content: Maybe it works with the V3 license?

author: AndersJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2024, 12:36:22 am
content: Does anyone have a V5 license?