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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: BoardSportsTech on March 28, 2023, 04:19:58 PM
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Hello, I am trying to download and use Mach3 on my personal computer (windows 10) while waiting for a windows 7 computer to become available. I am not even sure if I will be able to use that computer which is why I am trying my personal.
I have followed the instructions found in Mach3Mill_Install_Config.pdf up till the reboot. The program downloads and I restart my computer following the instructions. But once I open Mach3, using Mach3 Loader, and close it, it does not want to open back up. Every time I search I only find links to actual crashing or blue screening, but my issue is just reopening the application.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Hi,
are you trying to use a parallel port?
If so then Windows 10 is no good, you need 32 bit Windows7 or earlier.
There is a thread on this board also about Windows updates screwing Mach3 up, there was a patch made.
Otherwise ditch Mach3 and get Mach4, it better in every regard.
Craig
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I am not using a parallel port. I did see about the windows update and the solution was to redownload from this website, but I just recently picked that same download so it should be up to date.
I'm working on getting the computer reset to windows 7 if windows 10 is still the problem.
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Hi,
if you have not already paid for a Mach3 license then I wouldn't bother, just go to Mach4.
Mach4 does in a practical sense require an external motion controller, I have used an Ethernet SmoothStepper with success for eight years.
https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=42891.msg278176#msg278176 (https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=42891.msg278176#msg278176)
Craig