Ocean Log For Windows 7 (64bit)

[applecorps]

It seems that Ocean Log software is not compatible with my Windows 7 (64bit) PC . . or am I doing something else wrong? Trying to connect a new Geo 2.0 computer and not having much luck. Any ideas?
Richard

 

[pjhansman]

I'm running mine on Windows 7 64 bit .....so take heart, it can be done

I downloaded the Oceanlog 2.X Beta version and you'll also have to download and install the USB drivers to download from the Geo 2.

Oceanic Worldwide - Owner Services - Software

Good luck

 

[applecorps]

Found the 64bit drivers for both Vista/7 on the Oceanic web site . . didn't install right the first time but did install right on my second try. Seems to be working fine now. It's on this page for anyone else interested:
Oceanic Worldwide - Owner Services - Software

 

[herbdb]

I solved all of my Win7 64 bit problems. I reformatted two new computers and installed the 32 bit version on both. There are just too many missing drivers and software compatibility problems with the 64 bit version. I have had no issues since the switch and really like in now.

They seem to be pushing the 64 bit on new computers.

 

[applecorps]

Sometimes it takes more searching but I've never had a problem finding drivers for Windows 7 (64bit) and I do like the speed it brings to my Vaio. I expect the inconvenience to be less and less as time goes on. At the same time, there's nothing wrong with the 32bit version either.

 

[herbdb]

Probably true if most of your equipment is fairly new and/or a high volume computer accessory.

For many of our accessories this was not the case. I have older, but very high quality photo printers and scanners that have no 64 bit drivers. The plug- ins that my wife uses to access and edit files for her embroidery machine acted up. There was no driver for the Cricut cutter that she uses in scrapbooking.

I spent hours trying to make it all work before I decided to give it up. I don't want to trashcan perfectly good devices to accommodate a new operating system. Maybe in a few years.

 

[applecorps]

I feel your pain and agree completely! I went through similar problems but ended up buying a new scanner (cheaper these days), laser printer (also cheaper today) and some other peripherals. Upgrading software was also a small nightmare in some cases and forced me to buy the latest versions of some programs. Which is why I don't upgrade my PC very often

 

[ScubaMarc]

I have both my pc working with oceanlog, no issues. But next time try changing the compatibly mode to xp. This might help. I did not, but it has solved other issues in the past.