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Post by MrHelper on Sept 7, 2004 9:18:03 GMT -5
Howdy.
I have been working with a friend who is a court stenographer using Xscribe 2001. She recently asked me to put together a new machine for her as she was afraid the older one would fail some day soon.
I set up the computer and now she is having issues with Xscribe. From what I have gathered the software has issues with anything above DOS 6.22 and possibly fast hardware as well?
Anyone have any details, helpful hints etc?
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Post by Michael Smith on Sept 7, 2004 19:10:37 GMT -5
Hello,
Although Xscribe 2001 seems to run best on a DOS-based system, I have been able to get the software to run decently on both Windows 95 & Windows 98SE machines.
You might run into an issue with the security devices as well (or software keys). The old Aladin keys seemed to have incompatibility with many computers. The Glencoe keys seem to work with nearly all computers.
The newer the equipment you decide to go with, the less chance you have of it being compatible with Xscribe 2001. For desktops, make sure you have an RS-232 Serial port and a standard bi-directional parallel port. You will also have better luck with Pentium processors.
Hope that helps.
Best Regards,
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Post by J West on Jan 13, 2005 22:16:17 GMT -5
I have been working with Xscribe a while. DOS 4 on your system will not allow you to backup your dictionary. Any DOS below 4 works fine. DOS 5 works fine. DOS 6 does not allow dictionary backup. Also, I recently attended a Microsoft seminar and was told by the computer guru that DOS software will run in Windows XP. Seems it has 95, 98 and others within XP. Haven't tried it yet but plan to. Have purchased Case Catalyst. You can import into Case Catalyst Xscribe by RTF files. Seems to do fairly well with very little if any format change. Underlining seems to be a problem. I would like to know if anyone knows how to write realtime with the Stentura 6000, 8000, et cetera, with Xscribe. I would like to get the necessary connections if there are such. Thanks for the forum.
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Post by lliedke on Apr 24, 2005 18:46:12 GMT -5
HOw did you get it to work with XP. I've been trying all afternoon and can't get it to run. Is it the key? What am I doing wrong. I have no problem running it on an IBM thinkpad, but that's so old. Help if you can.
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Post by Michael Smith on Apr 26, 2005 13:09:22 GMT -5
Microsoft does claim that DOS-based programs will run fine on Windows XP, but they never take into consideration the DOS-based software's which require the hardware key. Ultimately the hardware key is the biggest reason DOS-based software's do not work well on Windows XP. Normally the speed of the computer plays a big issue too (faster the computer, the less chance of it sensing your older hardware key). Furthermore, your parallel port must take older resources (which might not be used on newer systems).
One thing you can try is make sure the parallel port is enabled in your computers BIOS. Also ensure that it is set to Standard Bi-Directional and has an I/O of 0378-037F. This should increase your chances of 2001 seeing your hardware key.
Something else to keep in mind however is 2001 requires the QEMM & DesqView memory managers - two programs which will not run appropriately on Windows XP (since Windows XP manages it's own memory). If you can get QEMM installed and working properly, you might have a chance of 2001 working. Otherwise I wouldn't spend any more time trying to get this program to work.
You can also attempt to purchase VMWare Workstation (approx. $200), and use that to install a copy of MS-DOS 6.22 (making sure to install backup.exe, restore.exe, and print.exe). Then attempt to install QEMM & DesqView, and then your 2001 software. I have not specifically tested this configuration but if anyone out there has, we would be interested in your feedback.
Hope this helps a bit and good luck!
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Post by Vicky on May 22, 2005 20:51:21 GMT -5
Hi, you mentioned that you were able to get the 2001 software to run decently on both Windows 98SE machines. Can you please guide me on how to do it on a Windows 98 laptop? Thank you.  |
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Post by Michael Smith on May 24, 2005 19:12:49 GMT -5
Hi Vicky,
Well unfortunately each installation might vary with each computer. I have done several installations for clients on 2001 but each one might have to be installed slightly different then the other (or with different memory settings). I will give you a "general guidelines" which can hopefully get you started.
Start your computer in MS-DOS mode (click on your 'Start' button, then 'Shut Down'. Choose 'Restart in MS-Dos mode').
Next, install your QEMM 7.5 or higher disks. Do not run QEMM Optimize after installation.
Make sure your security device is plugged into the printer port, and then insert your 2001 v4.5 or 5.0 installation disk (any previous version I have not tested specifically). Run setup from disk 1. When the setup is complete, it will ask you to insert your keymaster disk. Do so and follow the prompts on your screen. When the installation is complete, type 'Exit' from the command prompt and Windows should now restart.
Once Windows has finished restarting, restart in MS-DOS mode again using the same method used earlier. From the command prompt, type in 'CD\' and press [Enter]. Then type '2001' and press [Enter]. This should take you into 2001. Check the program. If you encounter any errors, then you might need to play around with your memory settings. If you do not encounter any errors, then the installation might be a success.
If you specifically get security device errors, then it is possible your key is simply incompatible with your notebook (which is not uncommon if you have the 'Aladin' security device).
At any rate, let me know if you get this far and I can probably give you a few pointers for running 2001 a little easier.
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Post by CJ on Jun 2, 2005 17:29:23 GMT -5
Old DOS and Win9x drivers that access hardware directly will not work with Win NT, 2000, or XP under any circumstances. You have to update the drivers which in this case requires updating the software.
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Post by Vicky on Jun 7, 2005 19:43:38 GMT -5
Hi Vicky, Well unfortunately each installation might vary with each computer. I have done several installations for clients on 2001 but each one might have to be installed slightly different then the other (or with different memory settings). I will give you a "general guidelines" which can hopefully get you started. Start your computer in MS-DOS mode (click on your 'Start' button, then 'Shut Down'. Choose 'Restart in MS-Dos mode'). Next, install your QEMM 7.5 or higher disks. Do not run QEMM Optimize after installation. Make sure your security device is plugged into the printer port, and then insert your 2001 v4.5 or 5.0 installation disk (any previous version I have not tested specifically). Run setup from disk 1. When the setup is complete, it will ask you to insert your keymaster disk. Do so and follow the prompts on your screen. When the installation is complete, type 'Exit' from the command prompt and Windows should now restart. Once Windows has finished restarting, restart in MS-DOS mode again using the same method used earlier. From the command prompt, type in 'CD\' and press [Enter]. Then type '2001' and press [Enter]. This should take you into 2001. Check the program. If you encounter any errors, then you might need to play around with your memory settings. If you do not encounter any errors, then the installation might be a success. If you specifically get security device errors, then it is possible your key is simply incompatible with your notebook (which is not uncommon if you have the 'Aladin' security device). At any rate, let me know if you get this far and I can probably give you a few pointers for running 2001 a little easier. |
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Post by Vicky on Jun 7, 2005 19:58:14 GMT -5
Hi Michael, thank you for responding. I am going to give it a try tonite, installing 2001 into a laptop that has Windows 98. Wish me luck.
One other problem I am having though: I had to reinstall 2001 to another laptop with Windows 95, which I had been using for years, and had no problem accessing my dictionary. Now.... nothing. I understand it has to do with the config.sys and the frame thing. I tried every possible frame configuration as the Stenograph site suggests. I still cannot access my dictionary.
I reinstalled Desqview and Qemm prior to installing 2001. What I don't understand is that I have been installing all this for years, for one reason or another and never had a problem. I even reformatted the hard drive and used the original Recovery disk for the laptop.
Any suggestions? What went wrong?
Thank you.
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Post by Michael Smith on Jun 9, 2005 18:51:57 GMT -5
Hi Vicky,
How many entries are in your dictionary? If you have too many entries in your dictionary, eventually it will stop working. Otherwise if you do not have a high number of dictionary entries, then it sounds like your dictionary might have become corrupted. Do you have any backups of your dictionary that you can use? How did the installation go?
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Post by Vicky on Jun 9, 2005 19:58:40 GMT -5
Hi Michael,
The installation with the Windows 98 laptop did not go very well at all (the laptop didn't have a DOS program in it.) I will retry to format the hard drive and take it from Step 1 again.
Meanwhile , the dictionary is 4,320 KB, but one other laptop (460 cdt) doesn't have a problem with it. You are probably correct, it might have corrupted when it was copied onto a CD.
I will keep on trying. And keep trying and won't give up. I am having a lot of trouble installing the SOCKET I/O) card for Realtime. The computers do not ask me whether I should install the program/driver from the manufacturer's disk, Microsoft just overrides everything and installs it with its own driver.
I tried to follow the instructions of deleting Toshiba's card controller from the device manager, but nothing works. I keep using the recovery CD and keep reformatting the hard drive until I get this right. Funny thing is one of the computers did take the original socket i/o driver and Real Time worked for a week, and then suddenly I couldn't boot up the computer from Win 95, so I formatted the laptop and used the recovery CD again, and now.. nothing. I am sorry, I am being repetitive, I am so frustrated. I thought I had earned a PhD already on how to install Socket I/o s into laptops and getting connected into Real Time. And now , this. (I have a job coming up on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) That's why the frustration. And as compulsive as I am (or anxiety-ridden), I wanted 2 more laptops as a back-up.
Thanks for responding.
Be well,
Vicky
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