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Mode-S Receivers => Kinetic's SBS-1 => Topic started by: Graham Bell on December 08, 2017, 02:42:39 PM

Title: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 08, 2017, 02:42:39 PM
I currently have my SBS-1 running on a  Windows Vista set up and my intention is to instal/re-instal it on a another computer running Windows7. I would be grateful for any suggestions on the simplest way to achieve my aim.
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on December 08, 2017, 04:30:40 PM
It depends on your existing folder location.  Is it in a Program Files folder?

If not, I'd copy your current BaseStation folder, sub-folders ad files to an external data source, such as a USB stick.

On the new PC, create a new folder "Kinetic" and copy the BaseStation folder, sub-folder and files to it.

Plug in your SBS and double click the BaseStation.exe file in the new folder location.  Does BaseStation run OK?
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 09, 2017, 01:23:09 PM
Thank you for your reply Mike- From memory I think my BaseStation folder resides in the beloved by many Virtual Store :-\.Does this alter your advice in any way?
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on December 09, 2017, 01:32:53 PM
If you have a Windows default install, your "active" BaseStation.sqb file will be in the Virtual Store and you will need to copy this one.

I'm away from home without a PC (using Chromebook) so can't check if the ini file is there too.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 09, 2017, 02:48:56 PM
OK Mike, this transfer is on my list of jobs to do when I get round to it!
Give my love to Texas and my regards to Mr. Trump should you happen to bump into him ;)
regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Truetrack on December 09, 2017, 09:35:59 PM
Just read your thread
If your old PC BS used the Virtual Store
you will find these 4 files as the current ones
Basestation.INI
Basestation.SQB
Basestationreporter.INI
Reference.SQB
all with a Datetime Stamp when you last run BS oder Reporter
while whereever Basestation and subfolders was placed
these 4 should be older and out of date.

If you are now not using Virtual store you may copy/replace  by the current ones
just into where the complete BS Prog is located .

Hope this helps too
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 09, 2017, 09:57:06 PM
I am obliged to you Truetrack for that information
Regards
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 26, 2017, 03:02:21 PM
A further update on this for those who maybe interested I decided, before Microsoft finally pulled the plug,to take advantage of the free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.I have to say that this upgrade was simple and trouble free and relatively fast,about 3 1/2 hours from initial click o having Win 10 running and so far so good.
So the next question is when it comes to moving my SBS 1 from the Vista computer to the Win 10 one are there any `nasties`waiting to ambush me?
Regards
G.B. 
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on December 26, 2017, 03:10:42 PM
Quote from: Graham Bell on December 26, 2017, 03:02:21 PM
are there any `nasties`waiting to ambush me?

The dreaded Virtual Store.  Steer clear.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on December 26, 2017, 03:57:22 PM
Thanks Mike-Noted! :-\
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on February 05, 2018, 11:59:56 AM
I now have my SBS1 up and running on a Windows 10 setup.I opted for a new instal and all seems well with one exception I am unable to get the Operators Flag column in the aircraft list to display any information at all.From memory do I have to delve into the ini file and fine tune?
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on February 05, 2018, 01:46:08 PM
I'd use Acarslogger's  excellent ALC:

http://woodair.net/sbs/Utilities/Kinetic_Utilities5_Utils.htm

Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on February 05, 2018, 02:29:03 PM
Thank you Mike, will give that a go.
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on February 05, 2018, 04:40:50 PM
On this ALC program there is no dedicated Windows 10 tab to click on,does this work with this OS?
Regards-
G.B
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on February 05, 2018, 06:08:31 PM
Shows its age Graham.

If you installed BaseStation in the default folder location, select Standard Vista Install.  i.e you allowed Windows to use the dreaded Virtusl Store.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on February 05, 2018, 09:20:52 PM
Mike- Acting on your suggestion it is now installed in C:/Kinectic/Basestation so I assume I opt for the non standard instal option?
Regards-
G.B.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Anmer on February 05, 2018, 09:57:47 PM
Yes, that looks good.
Title: Re: Move my SBS-1-
Post by: Graham Bell on February 05, 2018, 10:08:14 PM
I,m obliged for your input Mike
Regards-
G.B.