Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
Randy : I am in the same boat with the Powemate except I am running WIN 8.1. I did a bit of “Googling” and found this which might be helpful : - For any of the reviewers stating that the PowerMate does not work with Windows 7 64-bit, did you remember to configure it? Once you install the newest driver/software package from Griffin's support page, currently v2.0.1 --> [] 1. Install the software 2. Plug in the PowerMate 3. In Windows 7 navigate to your start menu and look for the newly installed application titled "PowerMate" 4. In the PowerMate Editor application you should see any PowerMate devices you've connected to your computer in the lower left corner. 5. Right click the PowerMate you want to edit and left click on "Configure" 6. Mess with settings or just click "Use Global Settings Only" 7. Modify global settings or enjoy as is. It's that easy Enjoy your new PowerMate! And this also has some useful info : The Driver Issues: Folks are having what they believe to be driver issues, but there's a misconception here. This hardware doesn't come with or need any "driver" which Windows doesn't already have. Specifically, the powermate uses HIDUSB.SYS which is a default Windows driver for all Human Interface Devices, such as mice, trackballs, keyboards, etc.. Aside from this default OS driver, the only thing the powermate requires is the program itself (along with the plugins it comes with), which runs as a memory-resident program. What might be occuring is the program may not function well with Windows 7, I haven't tried it yet on my Windows 7 system. However, what I believe is most likely the actual problem, is how Windows 7 uses HID USB devices, as it's a smidge different from XP. There's a different level of security intepretation when software is run. I will update the review once I test this on Windows 7, but as a general rule of thumb, try this: * Run the powermate program (powermate.exe) in Administrator Mode (right-click, choose Run as Administrator..) * Make sure the powermate is plugged into a usb2/3 port which has full power available, you can always try a different port (don't use USB extension cables!) Let me know if this works. I will try again on WIN8.1 when I get a chance. Michael VE3WMB ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
If you have win7 pro run it in xp compatibility mode. If not find the .inf file for the Power Mate and edit it with notepad and add Win 7. This should work fine since Vista, Win 7, and Win 8 all use the same Vista kernel. Bob WA6VHS On 3/19/2015 8:16 AM, Randy wrote: I have a Power Mate that I used a long time ago with Windows XP. Worked great. But when I switched to Windows 7 I could not get the old driver to work and could not find a Windows 7 driver. If there is a Win7 Power Mate driver available somewhere could someone list the link? Thanks! Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
I have a Power Mate that I used a long time ago with Windows XP. Worked great. But when I switched to Windows 7 I could not get the old driver to work and could not find a Windows 7 driver. If there is a Win7 Power Mate driver available somewhere could someone list the link? Thanks! Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
I have a Power Mate that I used a long time ago with Windows XP. Worked great. But when I switched to Windows 7 I could not get the old driver to work and could not find a Windows 7 driver. If there is a Win7 Power Mate driver available somewhere could someone list the link? Thanks! Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
I have a Power Mate that I used a long time ago with Windows XP. Worked great. But when I switched to Windows 7 I could not get the old driver to work and could not find a Windows 7 driver. If there is a Win7 Power Mate driver available somewhere could someone list the link? Thanks! Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
I also had issues with this. I reloaded the driver (the current one on the Griffin website) several times and unplugged and reseated the USB connector several times. I was beginning to think in terms of a bad connector when the thing finally started working one way or the other. I hate problems that fix themselves without any clear reason to point to at a later date. Bill >>> "Tim Ellison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/07/06 08:22PM >>> I had the same problem until I followed the driver install procedure to the letter. -Tim --- Integrated Technical Services "You can't close the door when the walls cave in" --Robert Hunter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n5ba Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 9:11 PM To: Flex Subject: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate What's the secret to get the Power Mate to come up working every time? I seem to have to disconnect and reconnect a few times for it to be found. Brian N5BA ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
I had the same problem until I followed the driver install procedure to the letter. -Tim --- Integrated Technical Services "You can't close the door when the walls cave in" --Robert Hunter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n5ba Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 9:11 PM To: Flex Subject: [Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate What's the secret to get the Power Mate to come up working every time? I seem to have to disconnect and reconnect a few times for it to be found. Brian N5BA ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
[Flexradio] Griffen Power Mate
What's the secret to get the Power Mate to come up working every time? I seem to have to disconnect and reconnect a few times for it to be found. Brian N5BA
