[Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application

[Michael Walker]

Stuck.. you mean the display is stuck at .98 watts?

It might not be the computer software, it could be the sensor.

I would open a support case.

Mike


On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM Bill Steffey NY9H <ny9h at arrl.net> wrote:

> I had uninstalled the app. , then cleared the registry , reinstalled
> it   no difference..
>
> Intrestingly , and now i need to rethiink the installation process,,,
> the app does not appear on the taskline , appearing as a background app
> in task manager.
>
> I agree ccleaner is a great tool...
>
> bill
>
> On 3/19/2020 4:29 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>
> > Bill,
> >
> > I don't have a W2 so I cannot comment there, but two things stand out
> > that need mention.
> >
> > 1)  Regedit is NOT the place to wipe out a program.  If you (as you
> > said) don't know much about Windows, it is however the perfect place
> > to make an unrecoverable error and trash the entire computer.  It is
> > one of the core elements of the OS.  If you don't understand, don't
> > attempt here, it's a dangerous place to learn (by mistake).
> >
> > 2a) The Windows key (four small window panes) with B /_*may*_//__/
> > bring that errant program back into viewing ability. (Windows B at the
> > same time)
> >
> > 2b) Use the Task Manager (right click on the taskbar at the bottom) to
> > 'End Task' if you can't get the upper right X to kill it. Ending a
> > taskwill lose whatever changes you've made in that application since
> > starting it but that's often a cause of the issues too.
> >
> > If you wish to remove a program, uninstall it. If you wish to clean or
> > purge the registry of residue (and other things), use 'CCleaner' (Crap
> > Cleaner) which will do it with intelligence and safety.  It is free
> > but has the (nasty) habit of wanting to stay running in the
> > background, so get into the program settings and turn that 'feature'
> > off.  You'll be amazed and how much 'stuff' gets purged if you use
> > this app.
> >
> > When CCleaning a _registry_, run the cleaning cycle again until it
> > says nothing found.  Removing one old piece in the registry often
> > causes others to not be needed as well.  Three times is 'usually'
> > enough passes.
> >
> > CCleaner MAY not get all the folders that installed software leaves
> > behind, you have to hunt and dispose of them manually and CAREFULLY.
> > Again, this can be a dangerous place to play if you don't understand.
> >
> > (I've used CCleaner for years, I'm not a shill.)
> >
> > After you've done this, then you can reinstall the software if you wish.
> >
> > Now, back to the topic of the W2 software. Practice safe computing, hi.
> >
> > 73,
> > Rick NK7I
> >
> > PS
> >
> >
> > On 3/19/2020 11:56 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
> >> STAY WELL ALL..
> >>
> >> got my W2s in circuit...   However my interface ( not the utility)
> >> software finally finds the W2 but the application stays pinned in the
> >> let top corner of the main screen. Cannot even find the top bar to
> >> use the X to kill it.
> >>
> >> Tried wiping out the regedit , but it manages to stick up there.
> >> tried a bunch of stuff.
> >>
> >> I know this is my windows ignorance.
> >>
> >>
> >> bill   ( 1 mile from nearest neighbor, both 89 & 93 years old )
> >>
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