Weather station Altronics

FireSale · 10-06-2021, 11:50 AM

If the Windows Update killed your ability to use the Altronics software you don't have many pretty options. Microsoft won't let you "downgrade" back to where it worked. You could find a used laptop running a version of Windows that works and turn off Auto Updates. Then use this as your track computer. The other is to fork over the $100 for the Altronics update. Either way, when you get things working get a backup drive and make a full copy of your laptop every week. That way if it freaks like this again, you have a working duplicate on a spare hard drive that can be changed out for the one in your laptop with a screwdriver.

SSDiv6 · 10-06-2021, 12:26 PM

If you need to update your Windows software, go to this link and you can purchase your operating system and other updates for a lower price.

https://pcsalesonline.com/software/o...ms/windows-10/

Willyracer · 10-06-2021, 01:17 PM

I have windows 10 on the laptop. As far as I know you can
not stop the auto updates. You can delay the update check
but not stop them.I guess If the pc is never connected to the web would be a way . The RaceWork software is non transferable
The license must be generated from a file sent to Altronics.
I think it generated from the cpu or hard drive ser #

My question to Altronics is why it went to expire mode. If it
Is a windows update that caused the problem , there should be other
user with the same issue.
David

SSDiv6 · 10-06-2021, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willyracer

I have windows 10 on the laptop. As far as I know you can
not stop the auto updates. You can delay the update check
but not stop them.I guess If the pc is never connected to the web would be a way . The RaceWork software is non transferable
The license must be generated from a file sent to Altronics.
I think it generated from the cpu or hard drive ser #

My question to Altronics is why it went to expire mode. If it
Is a windows update that caused the problem , there should be other
user with the same issue.
David

Check the compatibility of the RaceWork software with Windows 10.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...0-54eea0f45938

https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/s...ode-windows-10

FireSale · 10-06-2021, 04:31 PM

Stopping Win 10 Auto Updates

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-s...lly-windows-10

Willyracer · 10-06-2021, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

Stopping Win 10 Auto Updates

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-s...lly-windows-10

Thanks, I disabled the auto updates by the regedit method
Now if I can get the software to run again

Mike Pearson · 10-07-2021, 09:45 AM

Have you talked to Fred at Altronics about this. I have their software as well and he will send you an update if you are current with your membership. When ever I have issues his updates have fixed it. He is usually very helpful. Give him a call or send an e mail to them. He will respond quickly.

10-06-2021, 11:50 AM	#1
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Weather station Altronics If the Windows Update killed your ability to use the Altronics software you don't have many pretty options. Microsoft won't let you "downgrade" back to where it worked. You could find a used laptop running a version of Windows that works and turn off Auto Updates. Then use this as your track computer. The other is to fork over the $100 for the Altronics update. Either way, when you get things working get a backup drive and make a full copy of your laptop every week. That way if it freaks like this again, you have a working duplicate on a spare hard drive that can be changed out for the one in your laptop with a screwdriver. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

10-06-2021, 12:26 PM	#2
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,580 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Weather station Altronics If you need to update your Windows software, go to this link and you can purchase your operating system and other updates for a lower price. https://pcsalesonline.com/software/o...ms/windows-10/

10-06-2021, 01:17 PM	#3
Willyracer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 88 Likes: 8 Liked 57 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Weather station Altronics I have windows 10 on the laptop. As far as I know you can not stop the auto updates. You can delay the update check but not stop them.I guess If the pc is never connected to the web would be a way . The RaceWork software is non transferable The license must be generated from a file sent to Altronics. I think it generated from the cpu or hard drive ser # My question to Altronics is why it went to expire mode. If it Is a windows update that caused the problem , there should be other user with the same issue. David

10-06-2021, 04:31 PM	#5
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Weather station Altronics Stopping Win 10 Auto Updates https://www.windowscentral.com/how-s...lly-windows-10 __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

10-07-2021, 09:45 AM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Weather station Altronics Have you talked to Fred at Altronics about this. I have their software as well and he will send you an update if you are current with your membership. When ever I have issues his updates have fixed it. He is usually very helpful. Give him a call or send an e mail to them. He will respond quickly. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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