AR won't update with Code Manager.

[Savagen]

So I got an ARDS today. I was gonna use it for my plat, since I can't take risks with Diamond. Now, when I try to update/connect AR with code manager, they can't detect each other. I'm using a 32 Vista laptop if that helps. Please help, this is a brand new AR. :frown:

And I even tried resetting. *Though I added platinum afterwards. Do I have to reset again?*

---------- Post added at 08:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:40 PM ----------

Also, will it work better with Windows XP?

[Kaarosu]

I can't say for sure but I think AR is not compatible with Vista, but maybe it is, does it have any options that let you update the software? If so update maybe it'll fix it.

[Savagen]

Updating Vista, or the AR? >_<

I wasn't sure if AR worked well with Vista either. It downloads the software, but it just won't let me update, nor will it recognize my DS.

[Kaarosu]

Updating the AR.. but it seems it isn't working so that more than likely means that it's not compatible with Vista =/

[Savagen]

Well, at least I somewhat know what the issue is. I'll try to connect with an XP computer tomorrow. >_<

Thanks for your help.

[Jiggy-Ninja]

I've gotten the Code Manager to work just fine with my Vista laptop.

[Savagen]

I've gotten the Code Manager to work just fine with my Vista laptop.

Gah....that just raises more questions... D;

Do you know any good solutions? I really wanna use pokesav, but I can't if AR wants to be a jerk. :[

[TheHalfBloodPrince]

It does. The newer ARs had a problem with the cord. It had older software than the disc. Here is a nice little guide to fix it. The one I used was better, but I can't find that guide anymore.

http://www.computersight.com/Operating-Systems/Windows/Get-Action-Replay-DS-to-Work-on-Vista.190913

[xorhash]

Otherwise, you might want to take a look at NitroHax. It works with ARDS codes, but is a homebrew application and only depends on a simple XML file which can be edited with a text editor.

[YuzuruHitokiri]

I've gotten the manager to handle codelists, subscriptions, and code transfers but no software updates yet and I'm still running Vista. I had the same problem as you; what you need to do is get a newer software version for your PC. I don't know how new the version that Soldjermon put up in the RAM Editing section so you could try that or do what I did (found a link to a "hidden FAQ section on the codejunkies site" that has the software available as a direct download).

[evandixon]

but it seems it isn't working so that more than likely means that it's not compatible with Vista =/

Do you have Vista?

It actually works better on Vista...

[YuzuruHitokiri]

I agree with evandixon, once you get it running on Vista, it's way faster than on XP. (Just a hassle to set up...)