EcuFlash won't open

25rsti · 04-07-2013, 06:01 PM

I just downloaded and installed all associated programs and files needed for the use of my new Tactrix cable 2.0

I went into my car connected the flash connectors plugged in the Tactrix to my lap via usb port tried opening EcuFlash and windows gave me a pop up saying 'ecuflash has stopped working' and closed it down.

I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it multiple times even trying different locations for the program and files.

I'm running Windows Vista.

TIA

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pmugabi · 04-07-2013, 11:12 PM

Well Vista was one of the most buggy OSs produced by Microsoft when they were still getting the privilege management features sorted out.

If Vista has got run as administrator then use that to install and run Ecuflash and see if it helps.

Otherwise, use XP or Windows 7.

25rsti · 04-08-2013, 07:06 AM

Easier said than done for me.

I did try opening it as administrator with no difference.

25rsti · 04-08-2013, 07:18 AM

I should also note that RomRaider works fine.

nmlittlebigman · 04-08-2013, 09:08 AM

Maybe?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2010869

25rsti · 04-08-2013, 01:47 PM

Thanks but his problem was different. My ecuflash program won't open at all. I haven't even gotten to the point of connecting to the car.

I did try a really old laptop like 10 years old laptop and ecuflash opened up no problem BUT I would rather use my newer laptop because the other one needs to be plugged into an outlet to stay on

Cathexis · 04-08-2013, 02:26 PM

Likely a windows issue and not ecuflash at all. Have you updated all your drivers, especially all the windows drivers as well as video drivers. There is a program thats free for download that will tell you why your last run program crashed. After work ill find it and link it.

Try booting up vista in safe mode WITHOUT networking and see if it will load and run that way. If it does its definately a windows or video driver conflict.

25rsti · 04-08-2013, 03:03 PM

Will try that right now, thanks.

Cathexis · 04-08-2013, 04:03 PM

This is a standalone application, it requires no install. Just run it after the crash and it will give you all the info to troubleshoot it it. The .dll file list is the drivers involved when it crashed.

http://dottech.org/24452/windows-win...eporting-tool/

Dl link ist at the bottom....

Cathexis · 04-09-2013, 04:40 PM

Any luck?

04-07-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
25rsti Scooby Guru Member#: 166324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill, MA Vehicle: 02 V8 Spec C 03 V9 Limited 2013 Legacy	EcuFlash won't open I just downloaded and installed all associated programs and files needed for the use of my new Tactrix cable 2.0 I went into my car connected the flash connectors plugged in the Tactrix to my lap via usb port tried opening EcuFlash and windows gave me a pop up saying 'ecuflash has stopped working' and closed it down. I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it multiple times even trying different locations for the program and files. I'm running Windows Vista. TIA * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-07-2013, 11:12 PM	#2
pmugabi Scooby Newbie Member#: 280926 Join Date: Apr 2011	Well Vista was one of the most buggy OSs produced by Microsoft when they were still getting the privilege management features sorted out. If Vista has got run as administrator then use that to install and run Ecuflash and see if it helps. Otherwise, use XP or Windows 7.

04-08-2013, 07:06 AM	#3
25rsti Scooby Guru Member#: 166324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill, MA Vehicle: 02 V8 Spec C 03 V9 Limited 2013 Legacy	Easier said than done for me. I did try opening it as administrator with no difference.

04-08-2013, 07:18 AM	#4
25rsti Scooby Guru Member#: 166324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill, MA Vehicle: 02 V8 Spec C 03 V9 Limited 2013 Legacy	I should also note that RomRaider works fine.

04-08-2013, 09:08 AM	#5
nmlittlebigman Scooby Specialist Member#: 321409 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arrey, NM Vehicle: 2011 WRX STi Sedan WRB Stage II T.P. tuned	Maybe? http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2010869

04-08-2013, 01:47 PM	#6
25rsti Scooby Guru Member#: 166324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill, MA Vehicle: 02 V8 Spec C 03 V9 Limited 2013 Legacy	Thanks but his problem was different. My ecuflash program won't open at all. I haven't even gotten to the point of connecting to the car. I did try a really old laptop like 10 years old laptop and ecuflash opened up no problem BUT I would rather use my newer laptop because the other one needs to be plugged into an outlet to stay on

04-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#7
Cathexis Scooby Specialist Member#: 335445 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mechanicsville Vehicle: 2012 WRX Ltd. OBP Stg. 2 - 287whp/317wtq.	Likely a windows issue and not ecuflash at all. Have you updated all your drivers, especially all the windows drivers as well as video drivers. There is a program thats free for download that will tell you why your last run program crashed. After work ill find it and link it. Try booting up vista in safe mode WITHOUT networking and see if it will load and run that way. If it does its definately a windows or video driver conflict.

04-08-2013, 03:03 PM	#8
25rsti Scooby Guru Member#: 166324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill, MA Vehicle: 02 V8 Spec C 03 V9 Limited 2013 Legacy	Will try that right now, thanks.

04-08-2013, 04:03 PM	#9
Cathexis Scooby Specialist Member#: 335445 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mechanicsville Vehicle: 2012 WRX Ltd. OBP Stg. 2 - 287whp/317wtq.	This is a standalone application, it requires no install. Just run it after the crash and it will give you all the info to troubleshoot it it. The .dll file list is the drivers involved when it crashed. http://dottech.org/24452/windows-win...eporting-tool/ Dl link ist at the bottom....

04-09-2013, 04:40 PM	#10
Cathexis Scooby Specialist Member#: 335445 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mechanicsville Vehicle: 2012 WRX Ltd. OBP Stg. 2 - 287whp/317wtq.	Any luck?