Are you unsure how to use the RSLogix Master Disk on a modern PC without a floppy drive? I am facing a problem trying to install RSLogix on my new PC, as it requires a floppy disk in the (A) drive for the program to start. Despite having an external USB floppy drive, it is not being recognized as drive (A). RSLogix appears to be searching for the activation file on the "C" or "A" drive from the floppy disk. Is there a way to make the program search for the activation file on a different drive, such as drive "E" or "F" corresponding to the external floppy drive? Thank you.
Looking for information on copy protection? Explore the help file to understand how to modify it to activate using a different drive. Use the CHECKDRIVES feature for assistance. Let me know if you have any questions. - Bob
To change the drive location for the activation file in EVMOVE, simply navigate to the initial window that appears when launching the program. Ensure that your external drive is connected and recognized by your computer before proceeding with EVMOVE. If you do not have an external drive available, and your new computer is connected to a network, you can use another computer on the network with an internal floppy drive. Share the floppy drive, insert the activation disk, browse for the shared drive, map it to a specific drive letter, and select that drive letter in EVMOVE. Alternatively, you can download a version of EVMOVE from the AB knowledgebase that allows you to transfer the activation from a floppy disk to a USB thumb drive, and then to your hard drive. This process provides more flexibility and convenience for managing your activation files.
I realize now that I need to clarify my issue further. My problem is not related to moving the activation from the master disk, which is what the EVMOVE function is for. Instead, I am trying to use RSLogix on a second computer. The activation file has been transferred from a floppy disk to the "C" drive of my primary computer for copy protection purposes. It seems that RSLogix can be installed on multiple computers, but only one computer can run the program without the master disk. The other computers where the program is downloaded require the master disk to be inserted in the floppy drive in order to run Logix. This is the issue I am facing with my new computer. I appreciate any suggestions that have been shared and I believe they may still hold the solution to this problem. Thank you.
If you relocate the activation from the master disk to the C: drive, the master disk will no longer function on any computer. To do this, access rslogix and select help->copy protections for instructions on adjusting the search path for the master disk. This adjustment is crucial for maintaining the proper functionality and security of your software.
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Have you tried manually assigning the A: drive letter to your USB floppy drive? Usually, Windows assigns the next available letter to a new drive, but you can change this. To do this, open Disk Management (you can search for it in the Start Menu), then find your USB drive, right-click it, and select 'Change drive letter and paths'. From there, you can assign the A: letter. Just be careful and not change the letter of your system drive accidentally as Windows may stop working. Hope this helps!
It seems like you're running into an issue because RSLogix is hardcoded to look for the activation file in the A or C drive. One way around this could be to change your external floppy drive's letter to A or C. To reassign the drive letter, just go to Disk Management (you can usually access this by typing "disk management" into the Start search bar). Once there, find your floppy drive, right-click and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths", then assign it as A or C. Remember, though, any changes like this should be reversible if needed. Always be extra careful when modifying drive paths to prevent any potential data loss.
I've faced this issue before and it can be pretty confusing. If your RSLogix software isn't recognizing your external floppy drive as (A:) drive, you can manually assign a drive letter from the Disk Management console. For older software like RSLogix, it may only recognize the (A:) and (C:) drives. So, you'll need to change the drive letter of your external drive to (A:). However, be cautious when changing drive letters as it can impact programs that rely on the drive letter assignments. Another workaround might be using virtual floppy drive software to emulate a floppy drive. This way, you can trick your computer and RSLogix into thinking there's a physical (A:) drive when there isn't.
Hi there! What you can do in this scenario is to make use of a virtual floppy drive. It's a software that emulates a physical floppy disk drive and should allow you to point RSLogix to the right directory. WinMount and ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver are some options that you could consider. Always ensure to scan your downloads for safety. If you're still having trouble, I'd suggest reaching out to RSLogix support - they might have other solutions up their sleeve for this specific issue.
I totally understand your frustration with this! A lot of modern PCs don’t play nice with older software like RSLogix. Have you tried using a virtual floppy drive software? Programs like WinImage or Virtual Floppy Drive can create a virtual (A:) drive on your computer, allowing you to mount the floppy disk image. You can create an image of your Master Disk and then load it into the virtual drive. This way, RSLogix should recognize it properly without having to fiddle with the external USB drive settings. Give that a shot!
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Answer: Answer: You can use an external USB floppy drive, but it may not be recognized as drive (A) by RSLogix.
Answer: Answer: RSLogix is programmed to search for the activation file on drive (A) by default, which can be problematic for modern PCs without floppy drives.
Answer: Answer: Unfortunately, RSLogix may not have a built-in option to change the default search location.
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