I have a program on my desktop computer which requires a 25 pin security dongle to be inserted in the parallel port.
I would like to be able to use the program on a new acer 3660 series laptop which I had for christmas but there is no parallel port.
The parallel port to usb converter cables I have been told by some will work and others that it won't.
Can anyone please let me know if they will work or if there are any other options, Thanks.
2007-01-25 03:28:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The hadrware is really too vendor specific, you just have to use trial and error.
2007-01-25 04:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK I have had to use many different parallel port to usb converter cables what have found is you get just what you Pay for ... Don't go cheap here get the bigs bad High Priced Cable with driver Combo you can find... Then Good Luck... i have used lot to hook my laptop to Old PLU cash registers and have had good luck with them
2007-02-01 12:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by alaska_bullrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptops have parallel and serial ports as varieties of communications. lots of the attempt furniture the place I artwork are older and with a view to speak with them you elect and previous form serial or parallel cable. whilst USB is turning out to be greater undemanding till all the older legacy systems have been replaced you will nevertheless might desire to be waiting to interface with them.
2016-11-01 06:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Software house if there is another dongle availiable.
2007-01-25 03:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by Banderes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋