Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 support

[David George]

I've tested the install of WattzAp on Windows 8.1. It is a similar procedure to Windows 7. The only issue is the Ant+ Dongle driver. When you plug the Dongle into your USB port Windows will automatically install a driver from Windows Update but this driver doesn't work with WattzAp. You will need to follow the following steps:-

1. Uninstall any ANT+ Driver that has already been installed
2. Turn off Driver updates for Windows
3. Unplug then plug the ANT Dongle
3. Run Zadig: http://zadig.akeo.ie/
4. Install the WinUSB driver

This driver should work ok with other programs as well. I don't know why the Dynastream driver causes issues with WattzAp. Just one of those things.

Here is detailed information for disabling driver updates on Windows 8.1, I assume Windows 10 is a similar process

http://www.trishtech.com/2013/02/disable-driver-installation-from-windows-update-in-windows-8/

1. Press the key combination Windows Logo Key + Pause on your keyboard. This would open the System information window.
2. In this window, click on the Advanced system settings link on the left side as shown.
3. This gives access to the Driver Manager, from where you can uninstall any ANT+ driver
4. You can also select the Device Installation Settings

WattzAp ran fine in full screen mode on a 300 euro laptop. The only issue was a bug with language selection, you may be stuck with a French interface! I will fix this and make an interim release.