Ge Tom. When I was setting my 590 for A C Log, It was killing Jaws also so 
we got into audio and sounds devices and changed to Realtec from what ever 
it was and then all has worked since.  I am using X P though and that could 
change things.  Good luck.  73
Ed   K7UC

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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:32 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: continuing frustration with ARCP590 software and new Windows 7 
laptop

> Hi, folks.
>
> Well, a sighted ham friend of mine just left here, after spending roughly
> two hours trying to get the ARCP590 software working with my new Windows 7
> laptop.
>
> The program seems to be there, but will not start.
>
> As far as we can tell, the virtual comm port u s b driver software is
> installed and is working.
>
> We have menu 61 in the TS590 set at 9600 baud, menu 62 set at 9600 baud, 
> and
> menu 63 set at U S B.
>
> What we have concluded is that there seems to be some sort of
> incompatibility or conflict between the laptop and the TS590.
>
> In addition to the ARCP590 software not starting, there are two other 
> things
> making us come to this conclusion:
>
> 1.  There is an "unknown device" that keeps showing up even after attempts
> to uninstall it.  Our theory is that the  unknown device is the TS590
> itself.
>
> and
>
> 2.  Whenever we plug my USB cable into the computer, Jaws goes away.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions as to what we may try to resolve this
> incompatibility so that the ARCP590 software starts properly, please let 
> me
> know.
>
> I've considered posting this quiry to the TS590 list, but figure it'd be
> best to start here.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ