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  1. 06-20-2011, 02:16 PM #1
    lovelyl
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    OK, I know there is no solution to this, but I just need to vent. When I purchased my embroidery machine ( in fairness, I will tell the brand) I also "bit the bullet" and purchased the software that would allow me to design my own embroidery. I didn't feel I could afford the upgrades (two since I purchased) so I continued using the old software which was fine for my purposes. Last month, my computer crashed and I had to replace it. My embroidery software would not work on my new computer, so I just called the company to see what the problem was. I was informed that the company was no longer supporting the old version and it would not work on my new computer operating system. When I asked about an upgrade, they said there was none, I would just have to purchase the new version, no cut in cost what so ever. The new version is WAY too expensive for me now. I feel like I am being punished because my computer crashed!!!! There, I feel better after venting. I guess. I still don't have any software for my embroidery machine. Bummer. Thanks for listening! :-(
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  2. 10-27-2012, 06:19 AM #2
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    I also had the exact same thing happen with a computer crash....new software like $800.....ended up purchasing a nice used IBM thinkpad laptop on Ebay for like less than a hundred, and then only loaded my embroidery software and designs on it....has worked well now for a couple years....
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  3. 10-27-2012, 06:40 AM #3
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    It's not just Bernina Ladies. The last time I bought a computer I made sure that it would support my embroidery program. You can't get a computer with it now. A computer store might have the operating program you need. they'd have to replace the system your computer came with. But it would work.
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  4. 10-27-2012, 06:51 AM #4
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    I know how you feel. I have a Jannome, 199.00$, LEARNED IT FORWARSDS AND BACKWARDS, and every time it needs adjusting, it's another $89.00, I could buy a new one but I don't want to have to learn a new machine. We are prisoners to our machines and the repairman. BooHoo....I was lucky though, my DD came and worked on mine and fixed it for me. I call her my little (40 yr ol) tecky..A screw had fallen out, due to my machine quilting, and she got it back in, we put a spot of locktite on it so maybe that won't happen again...
    I love my sweet hubby, and two dogs. Love to quilt and sew but am not good at it.
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  5. 10-27-2012, 07:28 AM #5
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    OK ladies! Let's get over it. Progress and upgrades are going to happen, with or without our consent/cooperation. I have two Viking Designer I machines and I love them. The are the floppy disc generation. HOWEVER, I CAN have them upgraded to USB connections.
    I just read the whole thread. There are "not too expensive" ways to solve all the problems. #1, get to know a good techie. Listen and learn from him/her. Both of my computers were custom built for me. Both can be upgraded very reasonably.
    We just have to wake up and go with the flow.
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  6. 10-27-2012, 07:57 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by peacebypiece View Post
    OK ladies! Let's get over it. Progress and upgrades are going to happen, with or without our consent/cooperation. I have two Viking Designer I machines and I love them. The are the floppy disc generation. HOWEVER, I CAN have them upgraded to USB connections.
    I just read the whole thread. There are "not too expensive" ways to solve all the problems. #1, get to know a good techie. Listen and learn from him/her. Both of my computers were custom built for me. Both can be upgraded very reasonably.
    We just have to wake up and go with the flow.
    Think this is a little harsh....it is the software that was an issue for me, not the sewing machine. I believe it was when the operating system went from XP to Vista that the software was not compatable, I was told by Brother that I needed to buy the new version for $800......just because my computer crashed and I had to buy a new computer and only Vista was available as an operating system... so I purchase a simple used laptop for $100 with the old XP....I am all with waking up and going with the flow, but really have a hard time spending that kind of money on simple embroidery software....
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  7. 10-27-2012, 07:28 AM #7
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    Haven't read through all the posts, but if no one has mentioned this, I know I can run and older version of a program in Windows if I right click on the program, click on properties, go to compatibility tab, then choose the operating system it used to work in.
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