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Kevin

Have there been any issues programming an AIS 700 using Windows 7?

Recently installed two AIS 700s on two separate boats. I tried using two different laptops running Windows 7. On both laptops I made sure to have the latest ProAIS2 software (one of them I had to use the disc because the download didn't work).

I read the other FAQ regarding difficulties connecting but nothing seemed to really work. (Yes, I used a good USB cable after initially having a faulty one) I kept getting a message saying the Device Driver failed and when launching ProAIS2 I only got a couple Letter/Symbols combinations on the drop down menu instead of the "AIS Virtual COM port" that I expected.

Solved the problem eventually by using our beat up old shop laptop running Windows XP to which I installed the latest ProAIS2 from the disc. Used this to program both AIS 700s and it worked the way I expected.

Using Windows XP I have a way to program the new AIS 700s when I install them but I was just wondering if there was any problems with newer Windows OS (beside the Device Manager workaround I read for Windows 10).

Never had this problem with AIS 650, was hoping it will be cleared up in the future for AIS 700. Would be nice to use a newer laptop to program these.

Thanks