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LisaD
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
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 Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: why??? |
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I think I can say confidently MJ by this means is portable provided it is permitted to set up. But keep the dongle accessible in case of upgrades, etc.[/quote]
If it is working without dongle, then why even try to update it..flying solo is the best!!
Plus if it ain't broke...don't fix it...
The no choice update installed on my MJ and now its crappy..was fine before..anyone know how to install the older drivers?? I tried and checked the version it was still the newer crappy one...must not be possible to downgrade to the older functionable update.....  |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: Magicjack support, tips, tricks, and hacks |
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johnnyboy
magicJack Apprentice
Joined: 12 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Re: why??? |
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[quote="LisaD"]
| Quote: | If it is working without dongle, then why even try to update it..flying solo is the best!!
Plus if it ain't broke...don't fix it...
The no choice update installed on my MJ and now its crappy..was fine before..anyone know how to install the older drivers?? I tried and checked the version it was still the newer crappy one...must not be possible to downgrade to the older functionable update..... |
You have a very good point there...
As for your drivers and update, I have no idea what could be going on there
I had to plug in only once for an upgrade, and that was only on one machine
that upgrade hasn't changed the quality at all...
I haven't noticed and upgrades or updates on my other machines
But the drivers...?
most likely won't be able to downgrade since the software is automatically updated when connected...
sorry, maybe try cleaning out the software and/or registry and re-install
by the way, did you copy the folders again after the update? |
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LisaD
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:59 am Post subject: Re: why??? |
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[quote="johnnyboy"][quote="LisaD"]
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most likely won't be able to downgrade since the software is automatically updated when connected...
sorry, maybe try cleaning out the software and/or registry and re-install
by the way, did you copy the folders again after the update? |
The actual updated version is on the dongle...the drive won't accept the older version update, I think the file that gets changed on dongle is read only, the autorun.exe located on the MJ dongle. still searching around for the answer I appreciate the responce!
also you cannot delete the autorun.exe off the dongle..I tried unlocking the file and use unlocker program. no luck.  |
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magicod
MagicJack Newbie
Joined: 28 May 2008
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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where is this folder? mjusbsp
I can't find that one. |
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Darkman90808
Dan Should Pay Me
Joined: 27 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Try this (Windows XP): c:\Documents and Settings\YOUR NAME\Application Data\mjusbsp
In my case, YOUR NAME is actually Compaq_Owner, if that helps. |
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r_pimpn
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Joined: 15 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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I love it, it works (ed) awesome until today. I started mj no dongle tonight and now it asks me to activate it. I deleted the files and recopied them but still a no go. Anyone else having this problem? Oh and yes I did open mj no dongle with the mj in for the first time after recopy.
Thanks. |
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magicod
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Joined: 28 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:51 am Post subject: |
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Using Vista I found that folder in \Application Data\Roaming\
Works like a charm now. Thanks!
| Darkman90808 wrote: | Try this (Windows XP): c:\Documents and Settings\YOUR NAME\Application Data\mjusbsp
In my case, YOUR NAME is actually Compaq_Owner, if that helps. |
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johnnyboy
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| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| r_pimpn wrote: | I love it, it works (ed) awesome until today. I started mj no dongle tonight and now it asks me to activate it. I deleted the files and recopied them but still a no go. Anyone else having this problem? Oh and yes I did open mj no dongle with the mj in for the first time after recopy.
Thanks. |
it might have done an upgrade
copy the folders again and initiate it again with the dongle plugged in, just like you did the first time.
otherwise, if all you have to do is put your email address and password then do that. |
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gadgetshrink
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Joined: 24 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Once this is done, can you still plug in the dongle and use a traditional phone as well? |
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sbw07
MagicJack Contributor
Joined: 01 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:36 am Post subject: |
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| gadgetshrink wrote: | | Once this is done, can you still plug in the dongle and use a traditional phone as well? |
To do that you'll have to shut down MJ and restart it with your old command (i.e. pointing the command to the actual MJ drive letter instead of the location of the copied files). EDIT- This info is incorrect, see following posts.
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gadgetshrink
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Joined: 24 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| sbw07 wrote: | | gadgetshrink wrote: | | Once this is done, can you still plug in the dongle and use a traditional phone as well? |
To do that you'll have to shut down MJ and restart it with your old command (i.e. pointing the command to the actual MJ drive letter instead of the location of the copied files). |
Thanks for the reply! I actually just gave it a go and copied all the files, etc. I got MJ working fine without the dongle. I then plugged in the dongle and MJ loaded everything from the dongle, plugged in the phone to the jack, and it worked without a hitch. I then unplugged the dongle and tested without -- worked fine! (If anyone else tries this, make sure you rename you MJ shortcut to something other than the default 'magicJack.' As when you plug in the dongle, it gets overwritten.)
This is perfect because I like to use the same computer in my office with a regular phone and on the road with just the bluetooth headset and no annoying dongle hanging out.
Thanks for all the help contributors to this thread!  |
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sbw07
MagicJack Contributor
Joined: 01 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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I stand corrected.
It seems that you have Autoplay enabled, which is why your shortcut would get overwritten when plugging in the dongle.
However, even with Autoplay disabled, I was able to start MJ from the copied files (both the mjusbsp folder and the dongle's folder are copied) and yet when I plug in the dongle I'm able to switch to telephone mode.
(As an aside, I just realized that even when in Headset mode you can use the phone if it's connected, and picking up the phone transfers the audio from your headset device to the phone. This applies whether using MJ straight from the dongle or as described above.)
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askfault
MagicJack Newbie
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the awesome tip!! I was concerned that the dongle would get broken sticking out all the time. Sure, I don't have a blue night light anymore, but I'm sure I'll be able to live without it. I'm also dying to try out having someone collect call me so I can accept the charges that won't have anywhere to be sent! |
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ktg
magicJack Apprentice
Joined: 02 Sep 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Easy way to use magicJack without usb dongle... |
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| johnnyboy wrote: | Here's how to use the magicJack service without plugging in the dongle...
1.plug in the magicJack dongle
2.copy the "magicJack" folder from the magicJack drive to a drive on the harddrive
for example, "C:\magicJack\"
3.[optional, but so it would be available for any user, and easier to access] copy the
"mjusbsp folder somewhere else
for example, "C:\mjusbsp\"
4.if no shortcut to magicJackLoader.exe, make one
5.open the properties page for the shortcut (right-click shortcut...properties)
6.replace the "Target" entry with:
"C:\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" /foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "C:\magicJack"
(using drive letters for the drives the folders were copied to)
(notice the use of "magicJack.exe" rather than "magicJackLoader.exe"
7.put "C:\mjusbsp" in the "Start in" entry
8.using msconfig, disable the "cdloader2" entry in the Startup tab
start magicJack from the shortcut
for updates, plug in the dongle periodically to let updates occur and re-copy the folders... |
Can someone pls clarify steps 2,3 and 4? I have my magicjack plugged into the pc and when i open my computer, i see two MJ icons. so which one do i select to copy to the hardrive? Also, i dont see any files right now on the two icons especially the mjusbsp folder as well. thanks for your help. btw, another question is how do i see what version s/w my mj is running? |
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johnnyboy
magicJack Apprentice
Joined: 12 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: Easy way to use magicJack without usb dongle... |
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| ktg wrote: | | johnnyboy wrote: | Here's how to use the magicJack service without plugging in the dongle...
1.plug in the magicJack dongle
2.copy the "magicJack" folder from the magicJack drive to a drive on the harddrive
for example, "C:\magicJack\"
3.[optional, but so it would be available for any user, and easier to access] copy the
"mjusbsp folder somewhere else
for example, "C:\mjusbsp\"
4.if no shortcut to magicJackLoader.exe, make one
5.open the properties page for the shortcut (right-click shortcut...properties)
6.replace the "Target" entry with:
"C:\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" /foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "C:\magicJack"
(using drive letters for the drives the folders were copied to)
(notice the use of "magicJack.exe" rather than "magicJackLoader.exe"
7.put "C:\mjusbsp" in the "Start in" entry
8.using msconfig, disable the "cdloader2" entry in the Startup tab
start magicJack from the shortcut
for updates, plug in the dongle periodically to let updates occur and re-copy the folders... |
Can someone pls clarify steps 2,3 and 4? I have my magicjack plugged into the pc and when i open my computer, i see two MJ icons. so which one do i select to copy to the hardrive? Also, i dont see any files right now on the two icons especially the mjusbsp folder as well. thanks for your help. btw, another question is how do i see what version s/w my mj is running? |
re step 2: righ-click the folders, click properties, choose the one that says ''PHONE". Should be the second one.
re step 3: the mjusbsp folder is: c:/documents and settings/[folder that is your user name]/mjusbsp/
re step 4: the shortcut that appeared on your desktop as magicJack |
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