[hpsdr] Calling all IT pros!

[Dick Faust]

Win 8 & 8.1 is problematic no matter what you do.
Two main causes are Automatic Updates I recommend turning off at the 
clean install point or as soon as possible afterward] and M$ inattention 
to details - they positively do not check their work when issuing 
updates any more [Service Packs are usually ok as here is where they 
check their work and fix the flubbs !]

If you receive the same errors when trying to install the older version 
Auto Update is the likely cause.  Go to Control Panel -> Programs and 
Features -> View installed updates select the most recent updates and 
when highlighted you will have the option to uninstall.
Note:  Unless you have altered the reserve memory for the System Restore 
function there will not be enough file space reserved for more than a 
day or two, so this approach will likely not work.  This was reduced 
because the new tile interface which does not have enough room to start 
with.

The M$ addons like Office 2013 and all of their other crazy 
entertainment stuff also adds to the mess with updates etc.  Plenty of 
free or inexpensive alternates that are not encumbered with M$ ineptness.

You might consider Classic Shell if you prefer the Win 7 style interface 
on startup, even on 8,1 it works better than M$ version
http://www.classicshell.net/

If nothing else works you may have to resort to the restore to original 
factory configuration [I am assuming you have a store bought box - if 
not use the original Win 8 DVD].

Dick K9IVB

On 6/21/2014 3:55 AM, Tim ORourke wrote:
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> Getting ready for Field Day, have installed all the digital and logging files successfully.
> Installing latest version of PwrSdr I get two error messages 2503 and 2502.
> Older version of Pwrsdr was installed and working fine.
> Tried uninstalling from control panel same two messages!
> Running Win 8.1 on I7 machine.
> Have tried all the suggestions on microsoft help site.
>
> I can use older version but I wanted to try newer FW as I will be running CW station for local club.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated.
>
> Tim
>
> Tim O'Rourke
> W4YN at ARRL.Net
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