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08-31-2014, 12:53 PM
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I have a Bernina 180sewing/embroidery, with software and over 76000 embroidery designs. No that I had to have my computer updated to Windows 7 I can't use any of my software, nor embroidery machine nor can I put the designs in my machine. I also have a BabyLock "Emore" and can't transfer designs. I was told that there is nothing that can be done. Does anyone know another answer besides buying a new machine. This is really got me upset. I have backups on CD's and USB's by I can't put them on computer. Hope someone can help. Please send me messages by PM
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08-31-2014, 02:29 PM
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Just wait til you have to use Windows 8!
Unfortunately, our older technologies are now like the old-timey farmhouse crank phone on the wall compared to the last of the basic cell phones.
Then when we have to move to the newest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, it can be major heartache and confusion!
Just ask your 7 year old grandchild to help you, see how that makes you feel!
Jan in VA
Unfortunately, our older technologies are now like the old-timey farmhouse crank phone on the wall compared to the last of the basic cell phones.
Then when we have to move to the newest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, it can be major heartache and confusion!
Just ask your 7 year old grandchild to help you, see how that makes you feel!
Jan in VA
08-31-2014, 04:48 PM
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Was the old computer running XP? XP is an operating system.
My dh is a computer whiz, and he has his Windows 8 computer sectioned so that he can switch among operating systems -- including XP. He just logs on to whichever operating system he wants. However, it's not easy to set up a computer to do this. Possibly the Geek Squad at Best Buy could do it for you -- for a price. What might be better is to simply look on Craigslist and other places to see if you can buy an older working computer that still has XP on it.
In other words, you may not be able to change your software (the designs you have). However, you may still be able to buy a laptop that runs the operating system you need for your designs. You could dedicate that computer to your embroidery.
Edit: I just did a search on eBay and there are some working laptops there with XP on them. Check "completed listings" to get a good idea of price. I would look for something in the neighborhood of $100 or so.
My dh is a computer whiz, and he has his Windows 8 computer sectioned so that he can switch among operating systems -- including XP. He just logs on to whichever operating system he wants. However, it's not easy to set up a computer to do this. Possibly the Geek Squad at Best Buy could do it for you -- for a price. What might be better is to simply look on Craigslist and other places to see if you can buy an older working computer that still has XP on it.
In other words, you may not be able to change your software (the designs you have). However, you may still be able to buy a laptop that runs the operating system you need for your designs. You could dedicate that computer to your embroidery.
Edit: I just did a search on eBay and there are some working laptops there with XP on them. Check "completed listings" to get a good idea of price. I would look for something in the neighborhood of $100 or so.
Last edited by Prism99; 08-31-2014 at 04:53 PM.
08-31-2014, 05:05 PM
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I had to do get a separate computer for my embroidery machine. I have a MAC and my husband has an HP. My machine is a Viking Topaz and the program to use the MAC was in excess of $2,000.00! So I bought an HP lap top, it gets used for my Topaz, and my daughter borrows it from time to time for her work that is not MAC friendly.
A friend of mine has a grandson that works for a firm that repairs computers - maybe if you talk with an independent repair firm they can hook you up like Prism99's husband has done.
A friend of mine has a grandson that works for a firm that repairs computers - maybe if you talk with an independent repair firm they can hook you up like Prism99's husband has done.
08-31-2014, 05:56 PM
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09-01-2014, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Dianna77984
I have a Bernina 180sewing/embroidery, with software and over 76000 embroidery designs. No that I had to have my computer updated to Windows 7 I can't use any of my software, nor embroidery machine nor can I put the designs in my machine. I also have a BabyLock "Emore" and can't transfer designs. I was told that there is nothing that can be done. Does anyone know another answer besides buying a new machine. This is really got me upset. I have backups on CD's and USB's by I can't put them on computer. Hope someone can help. Please send me messages by PM
Thanks
Thanks
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