Windows setup

Hi Folks,

I've used my Arduino with my Mac fine and I'm trying to get it to work with a PC (xp) but it's acting up!

The TX LED blinks around 40 times but then stops when I connect, or open the Arduino environment, or try to upload.

I've never seen the RX LED light at all - if that explains anything.

Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Jim H

Winblows, need I say more ?

Do you have any obscure firewall running ? Something like the usual N... or Sym... "will make your PC 100% invulnerable software". What will these companies do if users should finally start working with W. not using an admin account ?

Ahh yes I'm not using the Admin account - it's a borrowed laptop and I only have a user login. Will need to check with the administrator.

Thanks a million for the tip.

Jim H