Elk RP2 doesn't work on 64 bit systems

You all probably already know this, but the new RP software crashes on 64 bit OS's. I'm using 64 bit Windows 7 and it will not run. I haven't loaded XP mode because this is the only software I have seen that won't run, and I don't want all the extra stuff just for one app. I find it strange that it won't run. From what I saw it was a rewrite using .net. I'm not sure how you write something in .net that will not run on 64 bit. I do a lot of programming, and I'm not sure how to do that. Everything I wrote runs fine on 64 bit. Unless they did something weird, in that case, shame shame.

I don't particularly like Elk RP, I find it awkward. But I have found it to be true that hardware people write lousy Windows software, so I'm just going to tolerate it. But I digress...

For what it's worth...

Matt

Did you call tech support? It would be a shame to not have an answer to such a common problem.


Also, did you check to see that 64bit version of 7 is supported? I have a few commercial security applications that are on .net and don't support a 64bit OS. Why the rush?


Personally, I think the layout of RP is great and I have never had a problem with it. Especially when compared to some other garbage alarm programming software apps that are out there.

Elk knows it doesn't work yet and this is clearly posted on the download site.

* ElkRP2 IS CURRENTLY NOT COMPATIBLE WITH 64-BIT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS *
Elk is aware of this and is working on a solution

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gatchel said:

Did you call tech support? It would be a shame to not have an answer to such a common problem.


Also, did you check to see that 64bit version of 7 is supported? I have a few commercial security applications that are on .net and don't support a 64bit OS. Why the rush?


Personally, I think the layout of RP is great and I have never had a problem with it. Especially when compared to some other garbage alarm programming software apps that are out there.

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I saw it on their web site after I tried to run it and it went kaboom. WayneW posted what I saw.

Matt

Cool. Glad to hear Elk had thier stuff together. I'm sure they'll get to it.

of course it's not as simple, but I think a few of us are using VM's with our necessary HA apps. I keep an XP VM around for that purpose - and even run it on my Mac as needed.

Some of these apps have a pretty small install base, so it's understandable that they're not staffed with a house full of programmers. All things considered though, I do think ElkRP is quite functional and gets the job done. You also have to keep in mind the typical user base it's meant for.

oh yeah - and if you think RP is bad, have you tried upstart? ;-)

Todd B said:

of course it's not as simple, but I think a few of us are using VM's with our necessary HA apps. I keep an XP VM around for that purpose - and even run it on my Mac as needed.

Some of these apps have a pretty small install base, so it's understandable that they're not staffed with a house full of programmers. All things considered though, I do think ElkRP is quite functional and gets the job done. You also have to keep in mind the typical user base it's meant for.

oh yeah - and if you think RP is bad, have you tried upstart? ;-)

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You are right, it does get the job done. I'm kind of an interface snob and I notice weirdness more I think (maybe that's called being anal ) I would still like to know how they used .net to write a program that's incompatible with 64 bit Windows.

Matt

mdonovan said:

...I would still like to know how they used .net to write a program that's incompatible with 64 bit Windows.

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Here's a possible scenario:

Normally, a .NET app will automatically select the appropriate register length (i.e. 64-bit on a 64-bit system). However, if the application makes calls into an existing DLL, that was compiled to run on a 32-bit system, then it must also maintain 32-bit compatibility. Visual Studio allows you to specify the register-length and force the application to operate exclusively in 32-bit mode.

It's possible that they have not yet converted one or more DLLs so RP is obliged to operate in 32-bit mode.

Todd B said:

oh yeah - and if you think RP is bad, have you tried upstart? ;-)

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Or Compass Downloader...(Ademco)

32 bit Windows 7 seems to work OK. The 64 bit version has the problem. Elk is working on the fix.

Am I correct in assuming take the ELKRP2 will also not currently run on a 64-bit system running Vista?