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ANVIL · 06-08-2014, 10:18 PM

so i need to get a tune done on my car but the laptop i last tuned on is no longer working and i bought a new one with windows 8. I cant get FCedit to connect. on the device manager it shows a yellow ! with the prolific usb to serial driver. anyone have a clue on how to fix this so i can get my tune?

hobbs · 06-08-2014, 10:55 PM

Find a USB -> Serial adapter that is supported by windows 8.

tougefactory · 06-10-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ANVIL

so i need to get a tune done on my car but the laptop i last tuned on is no longer working and i bought a new one with windows 8. I cant get FCedit to connect. on the device manager it shows a yellow ! with the prolific usb to serial driver. anyone have a clue on how to fix this so i can get my tune?

FCedit doesn't work on Windows 8.

e1_griego · 06-10-2014, 11:22 AM

^Wow. Good to know.

5280VertDET · 06-10-2014, 11:40 AM

Acquire Windows 7 iso (License not required) Here is good link.
Download Virtual Box
Install Windows 7 onto your virtual box
After install when prompted for Key, select activate later.

This will work if you just need it for a quick tune or installing a tune for PowerFC (which I am assuming works for W7)

Windows gives you a 30 grace period to activate windows 7 and will it will be fully functional.

This should work as a temp fix, you will need to purchase a key if you are going to use W7 a lot for tuning.

GL.

06-08-2014, 10:18 PM	#1
ANVIL Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Power FC users... need help with windows 8 so i need to get a tune done on my car but the laptop i last tuned on is no longer working and i bought a new one with windows 8. I cant get FCedit to connect. on the device manager it shows a yellow ! with the prolific usb to serial driver. anyone have a clue on how to fix this so i can get my tune?

06-10-2014, 11:40 AM	#5
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 40 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Acquire Windows 7 iso (License not required) Here is good link. Download Virtual Box Install Windows 7 onto your virtual box After install when prompted for Key, select activate later. This will work if you just need it for a quick tune or installing a tune for PowerFC (which I am assuming works for W7) Windows gives you a 30 grace period to activate windows 7 and will it will be fully functional. This should work as a temp fix, you will need to purchase a key if you are going to use W7 a lot for tuning. GL. __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

06-08-2014, 10:55 PM	#2
hobbs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Under a rock Posts: 2,264 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	Find a USB -> Serial adapter that is supported by windows 8.

06-10-2014, 11:22 AM	#4
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	^Wow. Good to know.