Update: A friend is offering me an old Epson Star 3G for $33. It’s been sitting idle for two and a half years, so the ink colors have probably dried up completely. Is there any way to salvage it, or should I just run the other way? If I were looking for something new, what would you suggest—a 2-in-1 combo or a standard inkjet? I can't go with a laser printer because it needs to handle my kid's schoolwork, which involves all sorts of color printing projects. I'm looking for something that isn't overpriced, has easily available and affordable refills, and isn't total junk. Basically, a student's best buy. Thanks.
Hey everyone, Does an old Canon i250 actually run on Windows 7? I might be able to snag one for free, but the current owner isn't sure about compatibility. I really need it so my kid can print out some school assignments... and frankly, money is a bit tight right now for anything new. Thanks in advance....
Peter Morgan3 said:Just right-click the program icon and hit properties. Head over to the compatibility tab, and you'll see an option to "run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP" Check that box, save your changes, and give it another shot.
error7: Hardlock not found!
It doesn't matter which compatibility mode I toggle... it’s just not working. Typical.
...Look, man, these programs shouldn't have any business accessing the internet. How do I go about blocking them? Does the Windows firewall actually offer that kind of control—something where I can still run the software, but ensure it has zero communication outside my machine while I'm connected to Wi-Fi?
...Alright, thanks. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes. If it actually works, the first round of drinks is on me next time you're in town here in the States!
Hold on, let me finish the installation first, then I'll right-click the program icon and dive into properties... I'm away from my desk at the moment, so I'll give it a shot tomorrow if I can find the time—fingers crossed! Does that actually work for you, by the way?
...I’m looking for some hope here. Does anyone know of a simulator, an emulator, or perhaps some other workaround to get certain critical programs running? They worked flawlessly on Windows XP, but now that I’ve moved to a newer machine running Windows 7, they simply won't launch. A colleague mentioned they aren't compatible with Windows 7, which is frustrating. These tools are vital for my vehicle maintenance work—and honestly, for helping out my dad with his car too—but there's no commercial gain involved here. I'd truly appreciate any ideas or advice you might have.
William Richardson12 said:Try right-clicking the taskbar in the top left corner; there might be a resize option in there. 🤷
....man, you actually helped me!!!!! 😍, just not by doing what you suggested. I tried clicking the top right, but everything was grayed out. You see that very last option in the right-click menu? That was the only thing I hadn't tried yet. Once I hit it, the window minimized 👍. Now I can't maximize it again, but honestly, it doesn't matter since it started out looking like this anyway. I went through hell trying to fix this—messing with screen resolutions, searching endlessly on Google, downloading all sorts of sketchy window management software just to pull things back from off-screen... nothing worked. So, thanks for the nudge, man!
Maybe this will help someone else. Cheers!
It should look like this: http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/...ps88bf2c50.png
I didn't have that 3XD open properly earlier either; I was multitasking and forgot to close the window, 😉, I'm from Chicago.
So, here’s the situation. I use this software maybe once a month—I don't need it constantly, but when I do, it's essential. Everything worked perfectly fine until now, but suddenly I'm running into a glitch. When I launch the program by clicking its icon, it opens up, but the window is massive; it’s actually larger than my 15.6'' laptop screen. I can't resize it at all—not by grabbing the edges or pulling from the corners. All I can do is drag the window around the screen and eventually hunt for the 'X' to close it. The real headache is that there are two critical buttons at the bottom of the interface that I simply can't reach. Since the window is too tall, I can't grab the top bar to slide it up, and since I can't resize it, those buttons remain buried off-screen. I'll leave a link to a full-resolution screenshot below... please, if anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it. I'm hoping it isn't some catastrophic error that requires a full reinstall; I lost track of my original installation media during a recent move across town...
To clarify, the maximize button (that little square next to the 'X') is completely unresponsive—it's greyed out. I can't even attempt to resize the window diagonally because the system won't let me. The cursor just doesn't behave...
...and to be clear, this issue is isolated strictly to this specific program.
Best regards and thanks in advance.
Link to the screenshot showing the issue: http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2f7f9e96.png
rapidskipper12 said:If you see 'Visa auth' pop up, don't hit SIGN. You need to enter the CODE and then your PIN. SIGN is just for when they want extra digits before the PIN during payment authorization or some other request.
...I did press code, I just typed the wrong number. I know the difference between code and sign; I use my online banking app daily for everything.
...It seems that old theory about the 24-hour waiting period was right, because it's working normally now. Honestly, I think I just had it memorized from using my old Mastercard every single day, and now I'm stuck having to manually type in this new one. 🙂But it works, so everything is fine.
...So, the merchants have been notified that it isn't a Maestro anymore, but rather a Visa installment plan, right? I assume I don't need to worry since I can see they've already approved the purchase amount, minus what I've already spent.
placidmaker6 said:To get into your online banking, you just need to plug in your new Visa card number along with that one-time passcode it spits out.
Got questions about using your Mastercard debit card or Visa on a payment plan? Just call their toll-free line at 1-800-365-365.
rapidskipper12 said:Every merchant knows by now that you can swap that Mastercard installment plan for a Visa one and the transaction will go through just fine....
As for online banking, you’ll have to wait about 24 hours for the system to actually register the new card as active...
Once I insert the token and power it on, his screen displays "Visa out." I hit SIGN, it dutifully prompts me for my PIN, and then shows "Pin OK," yet the code generated alongside my new Visa card number on the online banking portal simply fails to work. Thanks for the free phone call. I’m honestly not sure if the 24-hour window has actually passed yet, so I suppose I'll just head back and try it again.
I’m attempting to log into my online banking, only to be greeted by this message: ''You do not have access to the application due to your current service type or incorrect authorization credentials. If you believe you should have access, please attempt the authorization process again, ensuring all entered details are correct.''
...hmmm... I've been using my Mastercard debit card to handle installment plans for quite a while now, juggling a couple of active purchases at the moment. My old card expired this September, so I headed down to the branch yesterday to sort out a replacement, only to find they've swapped the branding entirely. It’s no longer a Maestro; it’s a Visa now—all colorful and branded with the JPMorgan Chase logo and Visa PayWave. The folks at the bank claim this change is due to their new international ownership structure, implying I can now withdraw cash from any ATM across Europe without fees, but frankly, that's beside the point. What I actually care about is how I'm supposed to utilize those installment options when the sign on the shop door explicitly says: JPMorgan Chase Mastercard debit card up to 12 installments?😕