TEC 2G and Windows Vista

galobeast · March 17th, 2008, 03:25 PM

Hi guys and girls,

Just upgraded my computer to Windows Vista. All working fine but SmartTRAK, which requires a IR connection to my Aladin TEC 2G to download dives to the new PC.

I have spent some time on forums and google trying to find a solution, but it seems that the web is full of questions and no answers...

Also, couldn't find anything on the Scubapro website.

Maybe I am incompetent, but hey... what place is best to ask questions than here? I am sure other

fellow DIR diver that went through the same pain can give me some help to find the answer.

Would appreciate any thoughts and help.

All the best,

Dan

PS - yes Clare, I have searched the forum for previous threads..

Bardo · March 17th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by galobeast)

Hi guys and girls,

Just upgraded my computer to Windows Vista. All working fine but SmartTRAK, which requires a IR connection to my Aladin TEC 2G to download dives to the new PC.

I have spent some time on forums and google trying to find a solution, but it seems that the web is full of questions and no answers...

Also, couldn't find anything on the Scubapro website.

Maybe I am incompetent, but hey... what place is best to ask questions than here? I am sure other

fellow DIR diver that went through the same pain can give me some help to find the answer.

Would appreciate any thoughts and help.

All the best,

Dan

PS - yes Clare, I have searched the forum for previous threads..

I've been through all this and trust me - it was a barrel of laughs! Providing you've downloaded the very latest version of SmartTRAK (which definately is Vista compatible), the problem is probably being caused by your infrared adaptor. Unless it's specifically designed for Vista or is directly supported by Vista then it probably won't work.

Trust me - the best 'upgrade' you can carry out on Windows Vista is to wipe your hard drive and install XP.

*Clare Gledhill* · March 17th, 2008, 05:52 PM

I had this problem. Went to Scubapro who essentially told me I needed a new Infrared adaptor. I bought one and had no more problems but it still cost me another £30

Audimaniac · March 17th, 2008, 07:43 PM

Running Vista and SmartTRAK. Needed to get a IR adaptor and so popped out to Maplins. Bought the cheapest one they had (About £12 IIRC) and everything is running happily. I usually ask in the store if the device is compatible and can I bring it back if not and the answer is usually "yes" so no probs in simply trying out a few....

***Fiona*** · March 17th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

I had this problem. Went to Scubapro who essentially told me I needed a new Infrared adaptor. I bought one and had no more problems but it still cost me another £30

I am using XP but I had the same problems and they told me exactly the same, bought one for about £3 from eBay

I have to shut down antivirus software before I transfer the dives.

IanDennis · March 17th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bardo)

Trust me - the best 'upgrade' you can carry out on Windows Vista is to wipe your hard drive and install XP.

Sounds about right- I went and got the scubapro kit so it would work- shame as I seem to use the uwatec Bt more now

Still Vista is a lot of aggro for little gain

Ian

March 17th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
galobeast(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40	TEC 2G and Windows Vista Hi guys and girls, Just upgraded my computer to Windows Vista. All working fine but SmartTRAK, which requires a IR connection to my Aladin TEC 2G to download dives to the new PC. I have spent some time on forums and google trying to find a solution, but it seems that the web is full of questions and no answers... Also, couldn't find anything on the Scubapro website. Maybe I am incompetent, but hey... what place is best to ask questions than here? I am sure other fellow DIR diver that went through the same pain can give me some help to find the answer. Would appreciate any thoughts and help. All the best, Dan PS - yes Clare, I have searched the forum for previous threads..

March 17th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bardo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Not close enough to the sea... Posts: 38	Quote: (Originally Posted by galobeast) Hi guys and girls, Just upgraded my computer to Windows Vista. All working fine but SmartTRAK, which requires a IR connection to my Aladin TEC 2G to download dives to the new PC. I have spent some time on forums and google trying to find a solution, but it seems that the web is full of questions and no answers... Also, couldn't find anything on the Scubapro website. Maybe I am incompetent, but hey... what place is best to ask questions than here? I am sure other fellow DIR diver that went through the same pain can give me some help to find the answer. Would appreciate any thoughts and help. All the best, Dan PS - yes Clare, I have searched the forum for previous threads.. I've been through all this and trust me - it was a barrel of laughs! Providing you've downloaded the very latest version of SmartTRAK (which definately is Vista compatible), the problem is probably being caused by your infrared adaptor. Unless it's specifically designed for Vista or is directly supported by Vista then it probably won't work. Trust me - the best 'upgrade' you can carry out on Windows Vista is to wipe your hard drive and install XP. __________________ Honourary member of the Tufty Club...

March 17th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	I had this problem. Went to Scubapro who essentially told me I needed a new Infrared adaptor. I bought one and had no more problems but it still cost me another £30 __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

March 17th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Up North Posts: 1,203	Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) I had this problem. Went to Scubapro who essentially told me I needed a new Infrared adaptor. I bought one and had no more problems but it still cost me another £30 I am using XP but I had the same problems and they told me exactly the same, bought one for about £3 from eBay I have to shut down antivirus software before I transfer the dives. __________________ Fiona Resistance was Futile Move Along YD GUE Member

March 17th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Audimaniac(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 31	Running Vista and SmartTRAK. Needed to get a IR adaptor and so popped out to Maplins. Bought the cheapest one they had (About £12 IIRC) and everything is running happily. I usually ask in the store if the device is compatible and can I bring it back if not and the answer is usually "yes" so no probs in simply trying out a few....

March 17th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
IanDennis(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chalfont St Peter Posts: 81	Quote: (Originally Posted by Bardo) Trust me - the best 'upgrade' you can carry out on Windows Vista is to wipe your hard drive and install XP. Sounds about right- I went and got the scubapro kit so it would work- shame as I seem to use the uwatec Bt more now Still Vista is a lot of aggro for little gain Ian