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Title: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: PajamaGuy on January 11, 2009, 06:15:52 AM
Opinions and observances:

My video via my VA12A is 250% better, clearer, faster, smoother, and sharper than with my VA11A

My VA12A only works when connected to a high-speed USB 2.0 port.  My laptop is 1.0.

MY VA12A works ONLY with 3.236.  Video with 3.204 & 3.228 blooms and washes out to white.

AHP 3.204, 3.228, and 3.236 and the VA12A and CM15A work with Windows-7 {beta}

Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: bitman on January 11, 2009, 07:49:43 AM
Pajamaguy,

And where did you get your 7 beta?
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: PajamaGuy on January 11, 2009, 10:33:21 AM
I have been a Technical beta tester for Microsoft for about 13 years - my BetaId is below 170000.  I got it from the beta participant's Connect website.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: BaBaLou. on January 11, 2009, 12:36:43 PM
I can back up that results with the VA12A, I did the same test. Also had the same problem until found out about the USB 2.0 vs 1.0. drove me crazy until I noticed the difference. Don't have the Windows 7 beta, would love to try it, good to hear thou that all VA**  is working with it. There is hope then.

But the issue is still with the OnAlert and the KR10A remote in V3.236. AHP is recognising them differently in Activity monitor. One note, when you configure a new remote, Unchecked the area where is says "is this unit part of a security unit" or some thing like that. When you unchecked it, in the Activity monitor the functions of the KR10A shows up correctly, But it still does not trigger Macros or able to disarm OnAlert.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: PajamaGuy on January 14, 2009, 05:59:42 AM
Yep - and the OnAlert issue is why I've rolled back to 3.228.

Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Jsnlong on January 14, 2009, 09:25:18 AM
I was reading that Microsoft has opened up their beta testing to the public. You can download it at :
https://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=10&ct=1231942689&rver=5.0.3265.0&wp=MCMBI&wreply=https:%2F%2Fprofile.microsoft.com%2FRegSysProfileCenter%2Fwizard.aspx%3Fwizid%3D8f8238be-fba5-47aa-bf50-487d70165405%26lcid%3D1033&lc=1033&cb=LCID%3D1033%26WizID%3D8f8238be-fba5-47aa-bf50-487d70165405%26brand%3DWindows&id=74335


Just remember their warning when trying the BETA ....... Its only for

those who are comfortable backing up a computer, formatting a hard drive, installing an operating system, and troubleshooting their own technical problems. Don’t install the Beta on your primary home or work computer.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Tuicemen on January 14, 2009, 10:10:03 AM
Jsnlong    thanks for the link!
I'll dig out a spare PC and start to play!
It sure will help find future issues for AHP as well as the thirdparty software like PC Companion & BVC before the masses find them!
 >!
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: bitman on January 25, 2009, 10:47:08 PM
Windows 7 beta Rocks.

I HATE vista
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: dave w on January 26, 2009, 12:20:32 PM
Hey jammie guy (or Bitman),

Is Windoz 7 REALLY any better than Vista bloat?

It seems like everytime there are significant gains in hardware speed (i.e dual and quad processors) Microsoft bloatware completely negates and sucks up any user hoped for, or anticipated speed increase when buying a new computer. Speed wise, I don't see much difference between my quad processor running Vista and a five year old single core AMD running XP.  :-[
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Tuicemen on January 26, 2009, 02:55:26 PM
It seems like everytime there are significant gains in hardware speed (i.e dual and quad processors) Microsoft bloatware completely negates and sucks up any user hoped for, or anticipated speed increase when buying a new computer. Speed wise, I don't see much difference between my quad processor running Vista and a five year old single core AMD running XP.  :-[
This is so true!
However I think this time arround the adds can make you forget that fact!
Homeautomation runs smooth on it as do the addon programs for AHP I've tested!
Voice recognition is awesome even without BVC, however adding BVC fills the void nicely!
Vista is the moden M.E. seems it always takes Microsoft a version to get it right! ::) :'  >*<
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: bitman on January 26, 2009, 05:13:00 PM
7 looks like vista but zips along and does what xp does nice and quick.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: mike on March 01, 2009, 08:40:06 AM
Does anyone know if VA12 works with Vista 64bit?  (Windows 7 beta is no longer available anywhere for torrent sites).  Thank you.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Dan Lawrence on March 01, 2009, 10:26:43 AM
Apparently not for what's been posted here.   :(
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: mike on April 12, 2009, 08:18:14 PM
just an fyi:  va12 does work on vist x64.  I bought it and it is on.  no better pix than cheaper va11 tho
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) on April 14, 2009, 03:00:09 AM
just an fyi:  va12 does work on vist x64.  I bought it and it is on.  no better pix than cheaper va11 tho

Thank you very much for coming back and posting your positive results!   #:)

I think you may be one of the first to actually try this and so no one knew what to tell you.

Very good to know, and a "helpful" from me!

 >!
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: schnurro on November 20, 2009, 09:27:51 PM
The VA12A and CM15A do not work on my Windows 7 with my wireless USB internet stick.  Way to go X10 ... been waiting for over a year for you to fix the problem on Windows XP and went out and bought a new computer duo core with Windows 7 cause you said it would work on Windows 7 but it still won't work.  Thanks for wasting my time ... and lots of it!   B:(
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: HA Dave on November 20, 2009, 09:34:18 PM
The VA12A and CM15A do not work on my Windows 7 .....

8 posts... all rants.... 3 just today. Maybe it's time you find a new hobby. This is a community forum of customers helping customers.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: schnurro on November 23, 2009, 01:56:00 AM
I finally figured it out (windows 7) that my VA12A and CM15A need to be on the computers USB and not on a powered USB hub as X10 had me go out and buy to try on my old XP Home computer.  My wireless internet stick also needed to be on the computers USB.  I have my Sierra USB internet stick on the back of the computer case and both the AHP USB's on the front of the computer case.  So far I think AHP has finally installed correctly after many restores.

Whoops ... I spoke too soon... I probably should not have tried the older version of AHP on windows 7 .... I got the VA12A white out video screen trying to view the video on my computer even though the CM15A and VA12A look installed properly in device manager so I am going back to try the newer version 3.236 again!  The macros probably were working and I just thought they weren't due to my motion sensor not being close enough to the CM15A.  I upgraded to 3.236 and now I can see my Sentinel cameras live video in AHP.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: schnurro on November 23, 2009, 03:34:36 AM
Whoops ... I spoke too soon... I probably should not have tried the older version of AHP on windows 7 .... I got the VA12A white out video screen trying to view the video on my computer even though the CM15A and VA12A look installed properly in device manager so I am going back to try the newer version 3.236 again to try with windows 7!  The macros probably were working and I just thought they weren't due to my motion sensor not being close enough to the CM15A.  I upgraded to 3.236 and now I can see my Sentinel cameras live video in AHP.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: mike on November 23, 2009, 04:06:46 PM
jeez,  this is actually my isssue too.  I went thru windows registry (win 7 64bit) and deleted every reference I could fine to x10, vanguard and activehome and then reinstalled ver 204 then Iwitness.  the flashing white video is actually washed out white pix as stated above.  I could rmc on pix and change preferences and reduce brightness to 0 and see the pix - still no good, but it did not flash at me anymore.....  tried all the codex choices shown and none made the difference. 

tried va12 plugged into different usb ports. no diff

there has GOT to be a way to get the pixs back!  any ideas folks?
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Tuicemen on November 23, 2009, 05:30:12 PM
Mike,
As PajamaGuy  stated:
Quote
MY VA12A works ONLY with 3.236.  Video with 3.204 & 3.228 blooms and washes out to white.

Until X10 comes out with a new release:
If your running Windows 7  then AHP version 3.236 is what you'll have to use  if you want good video!
If video isn't a concern or you can't live with the other 3.236 issues then run version 3.228! ;)
 >!
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: mike on November 24, 2009, 07:38:34 AM
tnx.  I was coming to this realization the long way myself.  Any idea if one can recover with vangaurd after going back to 3.228?  Ie., can I install all my ahp and leave iwitness off and install vanguard once again to get video back?  Last few tries with reinstalling vanguard did not work after 3.228 - like 3.228 on ahp did not allow vanguard to even install....

Also, anyone know anything about the Smarthome $ 160 'New Home Control Assitant 9' that they advertised yesterday?  Is that a fix to our ahp problems?
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: Brian H on November 24, 2009, 08:03:41 AM
The software is not Smarthomes. They sell it and you can also get it directly from the manufacturer. Smarthome seems to be the only one that sells it in CD form. The manufacturers sales are all downloads.
HCA web site where you can find data.
http://www.hcatech.com/

The documentation states. It does NOT download to the CM15A and I believe HCA runs 24/7 on a computer.

http://www.hcatech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: darkstarz on March 16, 2011, 05:13:18 PM
I've had this running on my Windows 7 machine since 7 came out and haven't had any issues until the latest Windows updates and Service Pak 1 came out along with an update for my ATI video driver, all of which can be the cause of my flashing white video in AHP. But my video works great in the Vanguard software, using the same video cable, the VA12A. It's a definite Windows thing.
Title: Re: VA12A - 3.236 - Windows-7
Post by: PajamaGuy on March 20, 2011, 07:53:12 AM
I had the same issue(s), then I added RAM and they went away.  I now run a PC for just the video operations.  It's set to autoload AHP at start.  If I remote-in to that PC, another copy of activehme.exe loads.  Sometimes other apps run. With 2 copies running (services under TaskMAnager), I get low resources and the flashing.  After a reboot, all is well.