[PCR-1000] RE:The icom program on windows xp? ---> A workaround

Mon, 18 Feb 2002 19:27:53 -0500

I, for one, would like to thank you for the idea!  It worked great, and now
the ICOM Software runs without a hitch!

All XP users, take heed!

'73 de JIM N2ZZ

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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 6:43 PM
Subject: [PCR-1000] RE:The icom program on windows xp? ---> A workaround

> Greetings -
>
> The recent thread concerning problems running the Icom supplied PCR1000
> software under Windows XP prompted me to install it and give it another
> try.  I'm wondering if this is the error people are seeing - APPLICATION
> ERROR - PCR1000 caused a General Protection Fault in module OLE2DISP.DLL
> at 0001:0B20?
>
> If so, I may have a quick workaround for you.  The problem (for me at
> least) seems to be related to whether or not the tool bar is selected to
> be displayed.  Since it is on by default, there is no way to shut it off
> within the program by using the Option menu.  If you open up the
> PCR1000.ini file with a text editor, edit the line in the [COMMON]
> section (or add it if it's not there) so that it reads TOOLBARSHOW=0 and
> save the file, you should be able to launch the program without error.
> This resolved the issue for me.  Keep in mind that if you then try to
> re-enable the toolbar with the Option menu choice, you see that the
> program fails again - I can live without the toolbar!
>
> Hope this helps,
> Mark
>
>
>
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