Re: Accessing PC parallel port through XP

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Well, we tried. The only thing I can think of at this point is
Gibson's Research Corp. Steve Gibson runs the site and he keeps on
top of technology, security holes, computer security and many other
things. He has several discussion groups and the one that probably
could help you is called "techtalk". The regulars that hang out
there are a tight group but they are knowledgeable and friendly. I
would be surprised if someone couldn't help you. Otherwise the only
other thing I can think of is to setup a dual-boot system
(win98\xp) so you still could use the reader when you need to. Not
a great solution. Gibson's probably your best shot.

Gibson's Research Corp
http://www.grc.com/discussions.htm

Good luck,
Sam

"pmragar" <pmragar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:87008815-D6F2-4A67-B5EE-2E14A028551B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| Thanks, Sam,
| That solution didn't work for my application, but I appreciate
the help.
|
| "pmragar" wrote:
|
| > I am currently using a data key reader that works with Windows
98, but not on
| > XP. The key reader software is a Visual Basic application and
needs to
| > manipulate the parallel port directly, I believe. However,
even running in
| > 98 emulation it seems unable to access the parallel port. Does
anyone have
| > any ideas to help with this?
| > Thanks


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