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spam4us:
Hello,
Having a problem when I download Timers and Macros.  When I reboot the PC, it will work a few times (maybe) and then nothing happens. Sometimes I get the progress bar at the bottom of the screen but then it freezes at some point.

I also found if I try to update the Hardware Configuration, I sometimes get the progress bar and then it freezes. If I then try to download the timers and macros still noting happens.

I can turn modules on and off however, nothing gets transmitted through the CM15A. The Activity Monitor shows no activity.

Also the "Clear Interface Memory" has the same problem.
X10nets is running the whole time.
The one solution that clears this up is when I reboot the PC. (Windows 10).

Could this be the CM15A hardware is failing OR did AHP get corrupted?
Is it possible that line noise is preventing the CM15A from communicating with the PC?

I am using version 3.318 that I installed a few years ago using Tuicemens lifejacket.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

spam4us:
Update:
I used a new USB cable...Fresh batteries.
After I unplugged and reboot of the PC, I still have problems.
I was able to download Timers and Macros sometimes.
I ran the Clear Interface Memory. It ran for 3 hours and completed.
I ran the Timers and Macros function and it froze.

I then did a new install of AHP 3.318 on a laptop using Tuicemens' lifejacket. The install went fine.

I still have the same problems even on the new laptop install. It sometimes works and sometimes freezes.

Tuicemen:
I like many here have stopped using AHP for some time now. AHP is very old windows software created to run on Win 98. Microsoft continually releases software security patches which starting with XP caused issues with AHP.
 Prior to totally abandoning AHP I experanced the issues your seeing as well as some others. I was able to get things working by simply moving the AHP folder out side of the programsfiles x86 folder and rebooting.
 With Windows 11 now on the horizon I expect things to get worse for those still using AHP.

brobin:
You might want to repurpose an old laptop or buy a used one and run 32 bit WIN7 if Mr. T's advice doesn't work.  I did exactly that to run my 20 year old Stargate software.  In my case the software is only used to make changes to the Stargate but it should work for you.  You don't even have to leave it connected to the internet.

spam4us:
Thanks for the replies. I think my day of reckoning has come. :'(
I've had x10 since the 70' Radio Shack/DAK days. Use to run X10 on a C64.

Tuicemen, I have moved the AHP out of the x86 folder after I did the new install on the laptop. That didn't help.

Brobin, I might do that. I have a couple of old desktops sitting around. Can't remember if they work or not. The only hesitation of scrounging up some old hardware is that it too will break one day and the part(s) may not be available.

The Downloads to the CM15A seem to work if I only do it once or twice in a row. When I clear memory or update the hardware configuration is where it freezes and need I unplug and the reboot. After a successful download, AHP works reliably. (All timers and macros are stored in the interface)

With that said, is there any alternative Plug-N-Play replacement  for the CM15A and AHP that will work with my existing hardware. I also use a V572RF32 and 2 DS7000 alarms that have 32 sensors attached.
In addition, I have a large box of new X10 hardware I've accumulated over the years.

I use AHP for timers and to interact with the X10 motion sensors via macros. I need that functionality.
This is just one example of what I do with AHP.  I have others.
A macro to trigger a flood light to come on would be.....
Motion Sensor ON..
Is Light Flag ON …
  Turn light ON...
  Set Chime on macro to ON....
ELSE
  Set Chime Macro ON
(In chime on macro)..
Is Chime Flag On
  Set Chime On
Both the Light and Chime Flags (monitored house code) are on dusk dawn AHP timers. I can also turn there Flags on and off manually with and X10 controller. If I do not want the light to come on when I pass under a sensor, it won't. 
Motion Sensor Off
If Light Flag is on
 Turn light OFF
Else
 Leave light on(do nothing)

Looking for an Off The Shelf solution, if it exist, that will work with the X10 modules and a replacement for the CM15A(if needed).
 
Thank you both for your time and effort. I appreciate the help.

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