PP2000/Lexia3

bryan407sw · 12-09-2011, 04:58 PM

looking at getting a laptop to run it, am I correct in thinking I cant run it on my Vista Lap top. I have a desktop that I can set up in garage for the moment at a push.

As for Lexia 3/PP2000, are the ones from China the same and run same software or are you getting the propper main dealer stuff.
Looks like the USB cable can be plugged into the interface and the serial plug used to connect to PC.

What version comes with the China ones, can you upgrade it.

Where is the best place to get one from, as not trusting of China sites.

**bettyswollocks** · 12-09-2011, 05:06 PM

Laptop with XP best ,
the only one`s you can get are from China no-matter what some ebayers claim,
usb goes to laptop ,
you can upgrade to newest version,
best place is the one with best feedback , we have all bought from different sellers.

jmkent · 12-09-2011, 05:41 PM

Don't worry about the software that comes with it.... just download it from Phil's site here and it will work

You could create a virtual XP drive to run in Vista, or a second bootable disk.

bryan407sw · 12-09-2011, 05:42 PM

Ive found one for sale near me for £89, and I can pick it up.

No way to run it on Vista?

bryan407sw · 12-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmkent

Don't worry about the software that comes with it.... just download it from Phil's site here and it will work

You could create a virtual XP drive to run in Vista, or a second bootable disk.

I was thinking of putting in a new HDD and loading XP on that. Just got a cheap 3 year old Asus laptop for £50 and returned it to fresh new instal of Vista, wished Id put XP on it now!

jmkent · 12-09-2011, 05:50 PM

Best bet in that case is create a virtual XP drive.
Create an XP Mode for Windows 7 Home Versions & Vista - How-To Geek will show how

bryan407sw · 12-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmkent

Best bet in that case is create a virtual XP drive.
Create an XP Mode for Windows 7 Home Versions & Vista - How-To Geek will show how

I'm asuming that will mean partitioning the drive and instaling XP to it, then boot from that drive through Bios?

jmkent · 12-09-2011, 07:38 PM

Nope.... you would just boot Vista as per normal, then run VMWare (free download) and run a virtual XP machine.... with it running full screen, you wouldn't know it wasn't booted that way.

That link gives a very good step-by-step guide on what it is and how to create one

Malcolmd · 12-09-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan407sw

I'm asuming that will mean partitioning the drive and instaling XP to it, then boot from that drive through Bios?

Or this way. The way I did it.

Malcolm.

bryan407sw · 12-10-2011, 02:32 AM

thanks guys, will save my buying another laptop now. I asume this will not screw up the already instaled Vista instaled.

how do I load and run programs into XP mode?

the bit about legal cop of XP, I have and early version with key I was given by a friend, but dont know if that covers legal!

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bryan407sw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southend, Essex. Posts: 117	PP2000/Lexia3 looking at getting a laptop to run it, am I correct in thinking I cant run it on my Vista Lap top. I have a desktop that I can set up in garage for the moment at a push. As for Lexia 3/PP2000, are the ones from China the same and run same software or are you getting the propper main dealer stuff. Looks like the USB cable can be plugged into the interface and the serial plug used to connect to PC. What version comes with the China ones, can you upgrade it. Where is the best place to get one from, as not trusting of China sites. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 1.6HDI 110

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jmkent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Austell, Cornwall Posts: 2,979	Don't worry about the software that comes with it.... just download it from Phil's site here and it will work You could create a virtual XP drive to run in Vista, or a second bootable disk. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 2.0HDI 136 SE 2005 ex. 306 2.0HDI 90 (x2)

12-09-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
bryan407sw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southend, Essex. Posts: 117	Ive found one for sale near me for £89, and I can pick it up. No way to run it on Vista? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 1.6HDI 110

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jmkent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Austell, Cornwall Posts: 2,979	Best bet in that case is create a virtual XP drive. Create an XP Mode for Windows 7 Home Versions & Vista - How-To Geek will show how Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 2.0HDI 136 SE 2005 ex. 306 2.0HDI 90 (x2)

12-09-2011, 07:38 PM	#8
jmkent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Austell, Cornwall Posts: 2,979	Nope.... you would just boot Vista as per normal, then run VMWare (free download) and run a virtual XP machine.... with it running full screen, you wouldn't know it wasn't booted that way. That link gives a very good step-by-step guide on what it is and how to create one Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 2.0HDI 136 SE 2005 ex. 306 2.0HDI 90 (x2)

12-10-2011, 02:32 AM	#10
bryan407sw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southend, Essex. Posts: 117	thanks guys, will save my buying another laptop now. I asume this will not screw up the already instaled Vista instaled. how do I load and run programs into XP mode? the bit about legal cop of XP, I have and early version with key I was given by a friend, but dont know if that covers legal! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 407SW 1.6HDI 110 Last edited by bryan407sw; 12-10-2011 at 02:49 AM.

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