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dsmith526

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Sep 20, 2009, 5:48:48 PM9/20/09
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Hi I recently was given this machine and a psw1.1 and I have NO IDEA how
to use. Well the machine I have fiquired out but the psw ? I installed 1.0
and 1.1 software upgrade and cant get it to open. The lady who had this
has alzheimers and her daughter is the one who gave to me so of course the
mother cant help....Anyone have any ideas? I have googled everything I
know and really cant find out anything about....Is it still in use? I know
that now it is 2.0 can mine be upgraded again? HELP! LOL Thanx


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Wayne Hines

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Sep 21, 2009, 5:51:40 AM9/21/09
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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:48:48 +0000, dsmith526 wrote:

> Hi I recently was given this machine and a psw1.1 and I have NO IDEA how
> to use. Well the machine I have fiquired out but the psw ? I installed
> 1.0 and 1.1 software upgrade and cant get it to open. The lady who had
> this has alzheimers and her daughter is the one who gave to me so of
> course the mother cant help....Anyone have any ideas? I have googled
> everything I know and really cant find out anything about....Is it still
> in use? I know that now it is 2.0 can mine be upgraded again? HELP! LOL

Does this software need a dongle that might be missing? If so, you are
out of luck.

gwh

BEI Design

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Sep 21, 2009, 1:22:12 PM9/21/09
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That was my thought as well. I'm not familiar with PSW1.1,
but I have PSW 2.0a and it *does* require a dongle. In
addition, OP does not say what computer OS he/she uses, nor
what hardware he/she has, and it makes a difference.

My PSW requires serial connectors, but I had bought a new
notebook to use with it. I had to stand on my head and hold
my tongue just right in order to get the serial-to-USB
connection to work. I finally re-activated an older
computer with native serial ports, running XP, and now
everything works smoothly.

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Beverly E. Ickes
BEI Designs
http://ickes.us/default.aspx

dsmith526

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Sep 21, 2009, 11:29:11 PM9/21/09
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dsmith526 had written this in response to
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Hi again, Ok you have lost me...I have no Idea what a dongle is.Ok I
googled dongle and if I understand it is a cable?
My computer is running Windows xp. The psw is connected using a usb
converter.
I appreciate your answers. I need to find some place in my area that might
be able to assist me with it....Thanks again.
BEI Design wrote:

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Wayne Hines

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Sep 22, 2009, 5:41:48 AM9/22/09
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On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:29:11 +0000, dsmith526 wrote:

> dsmith526 had written this in response to
> http://www.sewgirls.com/embroidery/Re-Singer-XL-1000-2216-.htm :
>
> Hi again, Ok you have lost me...I have no Idea what a dongle is.Ok I
> googled dongle and if I understand it is a cable? My computer is running
> Windows xp. The psw is connected using a usb converter.
> I appreciate your answers. I need to find some place in my area that
> might be able to assist me with it....Thanks again.

Your friendly, neighbourhood Singer dealer might be a good place to start.

A dongle is a security/anti-pirating device. I think most of the newer
ones look like a USB memory device.

gwh

eltakay

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Dec 29, 2009, 6:35:56 PM12/29/09
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eltakay had written this in response to
http://www.sewgirls.com/embroidery/Singer-XL-1000-2214-.htm :

dsmith526 wrote:


> Hi I recently was given this machine and a psw1.1 and I have NO IDEA
> how to use. Well the machine I have fiquired out but the psw ? I installed
> 1.0 and 1.1 software upgrade and cant get it to open.

D...

I am a co-moderator on the Yahoo! group TeamSewAmused. We are devoted to
the enlightenment and enjoyment in using the Singer XL model machines AND
PSW software (all versions). Even though the machines and software are no
longer supported by Singer we can offer a wealth of information from our
group which is composed of many PSW users. You have a great machine and a
good program,too, even though it is not easily self-taught. I know -- I
was where you are just 3 years ago.

If you're not already a member of Yahoo!, do sign up and then join our
group. Your questions will be answered -- we have experience running the
software on all Windows systems from 95 on up to Vista. Our knowledge is
shared willingly with anyone desiring to learn how to use PSW.

I do hope you will join us.

EK
TeamSewAmused


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Aug 29, 2019, 1:26:17 PM8/29/19
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Need to purchase PSW2.0 for my Xl 1000 machine

Familyman5

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Jun 8, 2020, 11:30:05 AM6/8/20
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_Your solution** _(From reliable sources): a USB RS-232 Serial Adapter with the ftdi chip./ (the cable supports supports Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 as well as Linux and mac os 10.X. Bought this on Amaz0n.com $15 to $23

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