Fixing "Datasource Creation Error" in Genie 2000 w/ Virtualbox

[Robert Dorr]

I've been running a Genie 2000 system under native Windows XP Pro just fine. I want to run it in a virtual Windows XP Pro machine using Virtualbox. I've installed it in the virtual machine and when I use the MidWiz to create a new device it discovers my Lynx MCA properly. When I try to open the new device using "Open Datasource" in the "Gamma Acquisition & Analysis" application, I get the error "Datasource Creation Error". It never finds any device I have created using MidWiz. I've noticed also that it doesn't seem to keep any changes I've made to the "Gamma Acquisition & Analysis" window, although in my native XP system that works properly, it does. What file is attempting to be accessed when the "Open Datasource" command is executed in the "Gamma Acquisition" application? Any suggestions and information would be appreciated.

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[Robert Dorr]

I'll reply to my own question. I solved my problem in a roundabout manner. I decided to give VMWare a try and low and behold it worked. It appears to be in the way they handle their parallel port emulation. The Genie 2K uses a parallel port authorization dongle and apparently it doesn't like the way that Virtualbox takes care of the parallel port. Anyway, it's all working fine now.

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[raining Pete]

for sharing your experience with running the Genie 2000 system on Windows XP Pro and trying to set it up on a virtual machine using Virtualbox. It sounds like you have successfully installed the system in the virtual machine, but are encountering errors when trying to open a new device using the "Open Datasource" command in the "Gamma Acquisition & Analysis" application. It's possible that the virtual machine is not able to access the necessary files or settings for the application to function properly.

One potential solution could be to check the settings and permissions for the virtual machine to ensure it has access to the necessary files and resources. You may also want to try reinstalling the Genie 2000 system in the virtual machine to see if that helps resolve the issue.

Additionally, it may be helpful to consult the user manual or documentation for the Genie 2000 system to see if there are any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps for running it on a virtual machine.

I hope this helps and that you are able to successfully run the Genie 2000 system on your virtual Windows XP Pro machine. If you continue to encounter issues, you may also want to reach out to the manufacturer or a technical support team for further assistance. Best of luck!