Problem with running FortiusANT (old Vista 32-bit PC) - message about KERNEL32.dll problem appeared.

[KDrB]

Hi Wouter I dug up my old Tacx i-magic (green 32-bit) after several years I found your great idea to return it to life with FortiusANT software. First I ran Tacx i-magic with Tacx Fortius USB software downloaded by following https://lunicus.org/ according to Michael suggestion. I launched it on my old 32-bit laptop with Vista Home system. It works perfect! Then I found your idea to run an old Tacx i-magic with Zwift or other by ANT+ dongles. Tacx i-magic ("host-transmiter") on Vista 32-bit PC with ANT+ and Zwift ("slave-receiver") on Win10 64-bit PC with ANT+. Zwift machine works well I wanted to run FortiusANT on this 32-bit Vista PC, but strange info appeared: (translated) "Procedure GetActiveProcessorCount entry point not found in library KERNEL32.dll". There is no information in your comprehensive manual what to do in this case? Please help! Your fan Chris /After I sent e-mail I found that you suggest to write to you on GitHub, so it is copy of my mail massage, sorry!/

[WouterJD]

Hey @KDrB good work, thanks to your dedication and persistence. I will add the experience to the manual. Conclusion: USBhubs MAY be too slow and this also sheds a light on the CYCPLUS issue: somewhere the device is too slow

[WouterJD]

For the "device in use" I have no explanation, it occurs on my system and I see no pattern. Remove/insert the ANTdongle resolves the issue; no system/application restart required. After reset, dongle is found. Suggestions welcome

[KDrB]

Wooow! I do was so determined! ;) Everytime when somethin' is not workin as I need I'm so nervous, furious etc. :))) Simply I am sure that everytime there is solution - problem is to find it! :)

My knowledge about computers isn't very deep. I thought that USB hubs works similiar to net switches and does not add any delays or decreases speed. I used hub, because I want to need to be as close as possible with Bluetooth and ANT+ to me on trainer, and thought it is a good, elegant solution that every signals come to one point (hub - concentrator). In fact maybe better will be to plug in all dongles to other USB sockets in PC? Everything works now some hours, so I don't want to chane anything now when it is working perfect! :D But in fact it is worth to add a cue to manual that socket position of dongles, hubs etc. could make problems and in this case is worth to experiment with place where they are plugged :)

[WouterJD]

similiar to net switches and does not add any delays or decreases speed.

Well... They do Every component causes delay (latency) and has a maximum throughput (bandwidth).

[WouterJD]

My knowledge about computers isn't very deep.

Well you have done very good, we all went through this kind of experiences. Ping me on Strava, so I can follow👍🏃🚴

[KDrB]

Hi @WouterJD it is wery kind of you that you've invited me on Strava! 👍 Maybe it looks strange, but I don't use Strava ;)

At early 2000's, about twenty years ago, when I was very involved in amatour cycling, I used this my Tacx i-magic, followed my every training session with Polar equipment and software, I used Polar power meter in those times etc. I took part in amatour competitions on the road and MTB. I was very focused on training process. Now, I ride for fun and fitness. Loosing weight is still my challange ;) With success as result of consequent bicycle activity!

I like chalenges, but I am not focused on achiving strict sport results. So, I ride almost everyday, but don't follow and analysing typical cycling parameters for the best training results, don't save my training etc. ;)

I wanted to launch Tacx i-magic and on-line riding for fun, personal and family fitness and mainly for fall-winter activity, when outdoor weather is very often poor, cold, rainy etc. After worktime there is also dark outdoor, so riding bike on the road could be dangerous because of cars traffic.

So I don't use cycling software which gives riding documentation or cycling data analysing ;) Simply, I don't use Strava.

[KDrB]

But you can follow me on Zwift under nick: K. Dr_B 👍

[WouterJD]

Right you are! For me, the fun of Strava is to see where FortiusAnt ers are zwifting. All measurements and statistics I leave for what it is. Let's close this issue, happy to see other questions.