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With Synthiam ARC Pro, you're not just programming a robot; you're shaping the future of automation, one innovative idea at a time.

Canada
#1  

I recently upgraded because of this as well. Vista was being a pain and no longer supported too.

Time to bite the bullet and upgrade. Windows 8 upgrade only cost $114/CAD.

My computer is running a 400% faster and no more cameras issues with ARC.

United Kingdom
#2  

ARC is only supported on windows 7 or above. That's not to say it won't work on xp, but its not fully compatible for a number of reasons.

Windows XP is 12 years old now and while it is still a stable OS it isn't without it's problems. Windows 7 and 8 will both give better performance. Windows 8 is cheap, the upgrade version will also work as a new install too (or it did), I picked my copy up from Microsoft for £25.

Besides, Windows 7 and 8 both give better battery life if you are running an onboard pc.

Canada
#3  

Well then i guess my fun with the ezb is now over my computer is crap will not run anything but xp and i cant aford to upgrade as im back on a fixed income of only 850 a month so i guess im hooped And waisted over 200$ on my kit that i can no longer use so it will be just another bourd added to my junk parts bin :'( May someone shoul state on the downloads page and or the main page thats it dont work with XP some others dont get it thinking it will work on there systems This sucks:( my robot building days are over less than a month after it began:(

United Kingdom
#4  

It does say on the downloads page

Quote:

* Requires Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8

It'll run on XP but you may find problems. I run it on XP at work when I need to check things out, it works, but expect no support if you come across issues. Voice recognition has never been supported on XP since it isn't native to Windows. Vista or above was always required. However the camera functions are not supported by Vista, which is a Vista issue.

Canada
#5  

The new one will not even install on my xp and i cant get a new computer for less than 600 With my income i will never be able to afford one It took me allmost 2 years to safe for my erb but was not able to realy save any so i bit the bullet and spent my months food buget on it and i cant do that for a good computer Yes it does say the 7 or 8 is needed but that shows in a tiny little faded font when it should be big and bold so it stands out But what it comes down to is that i waisted my money on something i cant ever use so i just need to count my losses and give up on ever making a bot:(

Canada
#7  

if it will not work with voice thens theres not much that can be done with it plus i dont have any older copes of it so theres just no point in even bothering with it im giving up on it i waisted my time and money

United Kingdom
#8  

SAPI is not natively part of Windows XP, however if you search there is a fix. It is mentioned on the forums somewhere and also in Microsoft's knowledgebase.

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