Long Shot ?--Blue Wishblade Owners

[luvmy2sams]

This is probably a long shot but I'm posting anyway....

I've got the Blue Wishblade version 2.20, which everyone knows is not Vista compatible. Tech support on the Xyron website stated that I could operate my Wishblade in Vista if I'd purchase the Create & Cut software, which now has a Vista patch. I was so excited to finally be able to use my machine again that I ordered the software and installed it last night. The software installed correctly with the patch, and it works great, but I can't figure out how to install the Wishblade 2.2 so I can cut out designs from Create & Cut.

Has anyone here had success in making this conversion? I know it's possible, based on Xyron online tech support and other WB users at Xyron's community that have the blue Wishblade and C&C with Vista and are now functioning. I haven't had any luck getting through to tech support, and their online community is pretty slow in responding it seems. From everything I've read online it looks like you have to get the right tech support person, or they'll just tell you that it's impossible. Anyway, I've got posts and emails sent at Xyron, but I thought I'd take advantage of the good ol' DIS, too.

Thanks for reading and for any info you might have!

Angela

 

[Jennasmomma]

I have the pink wishblade. So I cant help with the blue wishblade problem. However...I suggest joining one of the yahoo groups for the wishblade.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CutterVenting/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wishblade/

Those are my 2 favorite. They have a lot of people still using the blue wishblades so they may be able to help you.

Good luck

 

[pjlla]

Can anyone tell me a little more? I am hinting heavily for a Wishblade for Christmas and we use Vista. Is there a specific WB I need to ask for?? Or is the blue one an older version that is no longer available? Thanks in advance...................P

 

[luvmy2sams]

Can anyone tell me a little more? I am hinting heavily for a Wishblade for Christmas and we use Vista. Is there a specific WB I need to ask for?? Or is the blue one an older version that is no longer available? Thanks in advance...................P

The blue wishblade isn't produced anymore. The new version (pink) is Vista compatible with a Vista patch that you can now download from the Xyron website.

Lots of people have had customer service issues with Xyron, though, so you might want to also check out a Craft Robo or Silhouette. Both of these machines are manufactured by Graptec, who also does Wishblade, but these other two machines have much better customer service with the Vista transition.