Is anyone using this with Windows 8? Olympus sent me three updates and I still can't get this to transfer from recorder to computer after this upgrade
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This voice recorder does not seem to work very well with those Windows versions beyond XP. It did not work with Vista (at least when I tried to use it, a long while ago), and it may not work with Windows 8.
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Product is from the XP era. I haven't used mine for some time but remember having to cobble the install together to even get it working well in 7. My upgrade to Win8 was so painful and broke everything that was working on 7, I resigned myself to downgrading back to 7. I'm a former Microsoft support tech so it came at great frustration to downgrade. This doesn't help you but I didn't want to just say it won't work without an explanation. The Olympus software people don't have any idea and are just trying to cycle old code with alleged fixes. I don't see much chance. I use my smartphone now and download files to a PC or Mac when needed. Best regards, Ed Product is from the XP era. I haven't used mine for some time but remember having to cobble the install together to even get it working well in 7. My upgrade to Win8 was so painful and broke everything that was working on 7, I resigned myself to downgrading back to 7. I'm a former Microsoft support tech so it came at great frustration to downgrade. This doesn't help you but I didn't want to just say it won't work without an explanation. The Olympus software people don't have any idea and are just trying to cycle old code with alleged fixes. I don't see much chance. I use my smartphone now... » Read More Product is from the XP era. I haven't used mine for some time but remember having to cobble the install together to even get it working well in 7. My upgrade to Win8 was so painful and broke everything that was working on 7, I resigned myself to downgrading back to 7. I'm a former Microsoft support tech so it came at great frustration to downgrade. This doesn't help you but I didn't want to just say it won't work without an explanation. The Olympus software people don't have any idea and are just trying to cycle old code with alleged fixes. I don't see much chance. I use my smartphone now and download files to a PC or Mac when needed. Best regards, Ed « Show Less
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It should, but I'm not sure nor am I familiar with Windows 8.1, but I'm sure you can find the answer either in the specs section or go to Olympus main site and type in the model number and it should tell you. It works with my Windows 7 just fine, so I don't see any reason why it wouldn't because 8.1 is newer, but just to be on the safe side. Good luck.
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Probably on the Olympus website. I have updated firmware from there before, by downloading the updater software.
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I don't know what the solution is. I transferred files from a Vista computer to a Windows 8 computer. I had to repeat the transfer several times, but it did transfer files.
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Not sure what model you are referring to as your old Olympus. I had a VN5200PC with a USB connecting cord. One side is a micro USB plug and the other side is a standard USP plug. This will not work on the WS821 Olympus recorder. The USB port is the standard size. The recorder works fine plugged into the side of my monitor. If you have a laptop with your USB ports very close together it may not fit very well.
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yes it works with windows 8 or windows 8.1. it doesnt work well with bigger files. i suggest useing this. Vice Versa, get it hear at http://www.tgrmn.com/ works with windows 7, 8 and 8. it even copies movie files with no problem, makes Folder cloneing worthless
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Hi Carlito. When I purchased the AS-2400 Transcription Kit, I had and still do the OS Windows XP. It works well with Windows XP. The manufacturer's box mentions many OS, but not Windows 8. So, I'm not sure if it will work with Windows 8.
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well if you go to olympus's website it tells you how to download the firmware update 1.1. your main issue may be that you dont have a 4 gb or larger card, as you need a micro-sd 4 gb or higher.
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I out off updating my windows. But u might try downlink software from canon again. I had to do that once when I had another update. Sorry I couldn't help.
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How DID you get the Olympus VN-2100PC to work under Parallels? Windows "sees" the recorder. The recorder flashed the letters "PC to me so it recognizes Windows. When I run the Digital Wave Player software however, none of the files are found. :-OEd K
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I do apologize, but I can't answer this question.I am still very happy with the recorder, but I never needed such feature.Maybe Olympus helpdesk will help you.
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I cannot anwser this question I refuse to upgrade to windows 8 at this time. However, it works well with all other OS.
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I have used Windows 7 and Windows 8 for downloading from the Olympus WS-821. Excellent results from either system.
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I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I couldn't do this. P.S. - I'm on Mac OS X I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I... » Read More I just bought the DS-40 - have barely used it. But Olympus tech support told me you can "join" files - on your computer, NOT in the recorder - in the DSS Player program that comes with the DS-40. You have to buy an upgrade to "DSS Player Plus", but it's only $10. I did so, and "joined" about 7 short files into one long one. So there's your answer. I was concerned about this because I'm a reporter, and might interview, say, 10 people at one event, so having it in one long file, at least for my records, is kind of critical. I would have returned the thing if I couldn't do this. P.S. - I'm on Mac OS X « Show Less
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I think it will be locked into WMP due to pressure from Microsoft, not because of Sandisk engineering. There is a more in depth thread in the anythingbutipod forum... google it.
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My computer does not use Windows 8. I have been using the device routinely with Windows 7 without any problem even though the system requirements stated Windows XP or Vista when I bought the device in 2010. All it really needs is a USB port.
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I confirm, i have the same problem with realand software to Windows 8.1! I download directly files to excel format. If anybody install this setup, thanks to let we know.