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To support our legacy product based upon the C166 micro-controller we have been using the v3.04 version of the compiler.
I know the compiler is way out of date but since we have moved on from the C166 we just need something to support existing product.
This compiler version is fine on Windows 95/98 but does not work on Windows XP, I think it is down to the way XP communicates with the parallel port.
Anyone got any ideas to try and solve this????
Search the knowledgebase - there is specific instruction on how to do this on Windows-NT and its derivatives, which includes XP.
Alternatively, if you're happy to live with a legacy compiler, why not also live with the legacy operating system that supports it (ie, Win-95/98)...?!
As it may not be desirable to set up a Windows 9X machine, you may want to consider a virtual 9X installation. VMWare should work.
I have thought of setting up 98 on the XP machine, I have a separate FAT32 partition which could be useful.
I will have a look at VMWare, sounds like it might be worth trying.
Cheers.....