MAGICJACK ON WINDOWS 7 ?
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MAGICJACK ON WINDOWS 7 ?
I have recently installed windows 7 on my pc. I pluged the mj into the usb port it says it 's not plugged in. I get a dial tone but cannot make calls
anyone have any suggestions on how to use mj on windows 7
anyone have any suggestions on how to use mj on windows 7
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stroths
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No solution yet, but there is already a thread on this. Check this thread for more info.
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/wind ... t4279.html
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/wind ... t4279.html
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stroths
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It works on Windows 7
OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things.
1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7.
2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X.
Keep in mind I installed Windows 7 on a vmware image as there is no way I am putting this beta on my real machine. I made a test call from the MJ to my cell phone. I also made a call from my cell phone to the magicjack. Both worked fine. The call was a little choppy at first, but was fine after that.
EDIT: Here's a pic of it. Click it for a very large version of the screenshot.

1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7.
2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X.
Keep in mind I installed Windows 7 on a vmware image as there is no way I am putting this beta on my real machine. I made a test call from the MJ to my cell phone. I also made a call from my cell phone to the magicjack. Both worked fine. The call was a little choppy at first, but was fine after that.
EDIT: Here's a pic of it. Click it for a very large version of the screenshot.

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macjack1
It works!
Thanks so much for the instructions. After using http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/ ... ash_Screen and using the proper setting for my computer (took a few times to get it to keep the quotation marks.) it started up perfectlly.
I called my voicemail and was blown away. The call was crystal clear and it has never been on XP or Vista.
Awesome and thanks!
Awesome and thanks!
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djkerbyrock
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MJ IS UP AND RUNNING ON WINDOWS 7
I got the mj running on widows 7 with the help of stroths
works great thanks for all your help
works great thanks for all your help
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EasyCheese
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How-2 get MAGICJACK on WINDOWS 7
How-2 get MAGICJACK on WINDOWS 7 | Unofficial magicJack forum
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post29556.html#29556
I added some additional notes to the information posted by "stroths"
<========================================================>
"OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things. "
"1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the
C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7. "
Added Note:
If you copy from XP, the path you copy from will be:
C:\Documents and Settings\<your-login-name\Application Data\mjusbsp
"2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X. "
Added Note:
Use the drive letter of the "magicJack" "FAT" drive, not the magicJack CD drive.
You can build a short cut to start MagicJack using the script above.
<========================================================>
After completing the steps above, I plugged in the MagicJack device into a USB port on my Desktop AMD 64x2 running Windows 7 Beta 32-bit version. After waiting about a minute, I clicked the new "shortcut" and MagicJack started up and is working great.
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post29556.html#29556
I added some additional notes to the information posted by "stroths"
<========================================================>
"OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things. "
"1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the
C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7. "
Added Note:
If you copy from XP, the path you copy from will be:
C:\Documents and Settings\<your-login-name\Application Data\mjusbsp
"2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X. "
Added Note:
Use the drive letter of the "magicJack" "FAT" drive, not the magicJack CD drive.
You can build a short cut to start MagicJack using the script above.
<========================================================>
After completing the steps above, I plugged in the MagicJack device into a USB port on my Desktop AMD 64x2 running Windows 7 Beta 32-bit version. After waiting about a minute, I clicked the new "shortcut" and MagicJack started up and is working great.
Re: It works!
pretty much the same experience as this guy....but i am up and running in windows 7 and it is indeed much clearer than it usually is in vista.macjack1 wrote:Thanks so much for the instructions. After using http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/ ... ash_Screen and using the proper setting for my computer (took a few times to get it to keep the quotation marks.) it started up perfectlly.I called my voicemail and was blown away. The call was crystal clear and it has never been on XP or Vista.
Awesome and thanks!
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kosherham51
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Starts up but won'r connect - error 9
I also followed the instructions under Windows 7 and magicjack starts up but never connects, failing with an error 9. Uninstalled antivirus to test (no change though it worked fine with Norton internet security 2009 under Vista 64-bit) and made sure any security was disabled.
Did all the standard - upgraded, unplugged, replugged, re-registered, etc.
Any thoughts???
Did all the standard - upgraded, unplugged, replugged, re-registered, etc.
Any thoughts???
When I try the above strategy I get this message:
Address"\foreground" supplied in the command line is invalid.
Do you want to open SJphone address string syntax reference?
If I answer yes, I get this message:
Cannot open file:
C:\User\username\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\SJphone.chm::/sjphonecommandlineswitches.htm.
Any guess where my error is?
Address"\foreground" supplied in the command line is invalid.
Do you want to open SJphone address string syntax reference?
If I answer yes, I get this message:
Cannot open file:
C:\User\username\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\SJphone.chm::/sjphonecommandlineswitches.htm.
Any guess where my error is?
You didn't get the quotes right?cssteve wrote:Any guess where my error is?
Mark
See the MagicJack Wiki (FAQ, How-To, history and more).
Here is my exact target:
"C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "m:\magicJack"
I also tried:
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "m:\magicJack"
and:
"C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot m:\magicJack
"C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "m:\magicJack"
I also tried:
C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot "m:\magicJack"
and:
"C:\Users\Steven\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe" \foreground /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot m:\magicJack
MagicJack Task Scheduler Setup in Windows 7 Beta
MagicJack Task Scheduler Setup in Windows 7 Beta
This "How-2" with EXAMPLEs can be seen on:
"Technology in Mind" located at the following link:
http://technologyinmind.com/
How to use the Windows 7 "Task Scheduler" to automatically start MagicJack after booting up or a Restart. The "Task Scheduler" is found in the "Administrative Tools" Folder.
Notes:
1) Use <Your_magicJack_Drive_Letter> in place of the “K:\” in the example below.
2) Complete steps found at:
“How-2 get MAGICJACK on WINDOWS 7 | Unofficial magicJack forum” at link:
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post29556.html#29556
to get magicJack working on your computer before setting up to start at boot using Task Scheduler.
3) See Warnings at the bottom.
MagicJack Task Scheduler Setup in Windows 7 Beta Steps and examples:
1) Start “Task Scheduler”
2) Click “Create Task..” found under the Actions column
3) Enter a Name for the Task: “MagicJack Start”
4) Click: “Run whether user is logged on or not”
5) Click: “Run with highest privileges”
6) Configure for: “Windows 7” --OR -- pick one of the server options
7) Select the “Actions” Tab
8) From the “Actions Tab” Click “New…”
9) Enter the “Program/Script”: Enter the following after using your <User_Name> C:\Users\<User_name>\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe
10) Add Arguments: Enter the following after using your <Your_magicJack_Drive_Letter> in place of the “K:” below
/scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot K:\magicJack
11) Enter “Start in”: /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot K:\magicJack
12) Click “OK”
13) Click “OK” again
14) Enter Password for your User name in the Task Scheduler POP-UP
15) Click “OK” to close the POP-UP
16) Close “Task Scheduler”
17) Reboot to Test
*** Warnings ***
Do not use with “MagicBlock”, caused repeated Blue Screen Crashes during testing!!!
Do start a second occurrence of MagicJack, it will trash the quality.
I saved Graphic examples, but I'm unable to add the examples to this POST.
This "How-2" with EXAMPLEs can be seen on:
"Technology in Mind" located at the following link:
http://technologyinmind.com/
How to use the Windows 7 "Task Scheduler" to automatically start MagicJack after booting up or a Restart. The "Task Scheduler" is found in the "Administrative Tools" Folder.
Notes:
1) Use <Your_magicJack_Drive_Letter> in place of the “K:\” in the example below.
2) Complete steps found at:
“How-2 get MAGICJACK on WINDOWS 7 | Unofficial magicJack forum” at link:
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post29556.html#29556
to get magicJack working on your computer before setting up to start at boot using Task Scheduler.
3) See Warnings at the bottom.
MagicJack Task Scheduler Setup in Windows 7 Beta Steps and examples:
1) Start “Task Scheduler”
2) Click “Create Task..” found under the Actions column
3) Enter a Name for the Task: “MagicJack Start”
4) Click: “Run whether user is logged on or not”
5) Click: “Run with highest privileges”
6) Configure for: “Windows 7” --OR -- pick one of the server options
7) Select the “Actions” Tab
8) From the “Actions Tab” Click “New…”
9) Enter the “Program/Script”: Enter the following after using your <User_Name> C:\Users\<User_name>\AppData\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicJack.exe
10) Add Arguments: Enter the following after using your <Your_magicJack_Drive_Letter> in place of the “K:” below
/scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot K:\magicJack
11) Enter “Start in”: /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot K:\magicJack
12) Click “OK”
13) Click “OK” again
14) Enter Password for your User name in the Task Scheduler POP-UP
15) Click “OK” to close the POP-UP
16) Close “Task Scheduler”
17) Reboot to Test
*** Warnings ***
Do not use with “MagicBlock”, caused repeated Blue Screen Crashes during testing!!!
Do start a second occurrence of MagicJack, it will trash the quality.
I saved Graphic examples, but I'm unable to add the examples to this POST.
Just create the shorcut!
Just browse to the location of your magicjack.exe that you stored in the process above, and CREATE a shortcut (that shortcut will have most of the information you need)! CUT that shortcut and paste it wherever you want it (on your desktop?)BigJimMcD wrote:How-2 get MAGICJACK on WINDOWS 7 | Unofficial magicJack forum
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/post29556.html#29556
I added some additional notes to the information posted by "stroths"
<========================================================>
"OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things. "
"1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the
C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7. "
Added Note:
If you copy from XP, the path you copy from will be:
C:\Documents and Settings\<your-login-name\Application Data\mjusbsp
"2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X. "
Added Note:
Use the drive letter of the "magicJack" "FAT" drive, not the magicJack CD drive.
You can build a short cut to start MagicJack using the script above.
<========================================================>
After completing the steps above, I plugged in the MagicJack device into a USB port on my Desktop AMD 64x2 running Windows 7 Beta 32-bit version. After waiting about a minute, I clicked the new "shortcut" and MagicJack started up and is working great.
Then just append this stuff to the info in the shortcut: /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter (the one that is NOT the CD) for X.
When you want to activate the magicjack (when plugged-in) just click the shortcut!
Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise (of course it's in Texas)
Cordless phone turns my internet connection off
I got the magic jack to work but if i make a call using a cordless phone it disconnects me from the internet and i cannot make a call. But if i make a call from the computer screen without using a cordless phone then it works fine.
Is there a solution for this can someone please let me know
Is there a solution for this can someone please let me know
Re: Cordless phone turns my internet connection off
It sounds like you're starting a new topic (unrelated to Windows 7). I.e., the problem didn't begin after following the instructions in the topic you're replying to?patel42 wrote:I got the magic jack to work but if i make a call using a cordless phone it disconnects me from the internet and i cannot make a call. But if i make a call from the computer screen without using a cordless phone then it works fine.
Is there a solution for this can someone please let me know
Are you using wireless to connect to your router or dsl/cable modem? If so, the cordless phone may be interfering with that wireless internet signal. There's some info about this on the wiki FAQ.
Mark
See the MagicJack Wiki (FAQ, How-To, history and more).
This workaround does work for me also, but as in Vista before, and now Windows 7, there is no way to have it start automatically as it did in XP???
I tried copying the shortcut in the startup folder, didn't work..
Anyway, thanks for figuring this workaround out, at least now anyone trying the Win7 beta out now can use their phone...
Not a big deal having to click the new shortcut to start it, but if someone does come up with a way to make it autostart, please do share with us all how you made it work.
Thanks again! MagicJack sure does save a lot of money versus my old phone bill so an extra click of the mouse is really nothing. I'm happy!
I tried copying the shortcut in the startup folder, didn't work..
Anyway, thanks for figuring this workaround out, at least now anyone trying the Win7 beta out now can use their phone...
Not a big deal having to click the new shortcut to start it, but if someone does come up with a way to make it autostart, please do share with us all how you made it work.
Thanks again! MagicJack sure does save a lot of money versus my old phone bill so an extra click of the mouse is really nothing. I'm happy!
Darn it all...I still can't get it to work. I keep getting an error...sigh.
An error has occurred for task MagicJack Start. Error message: User account restriction error. The possible reasons are that blank passwords not allowed, or that a policy restriction has been enforced.
Does this mean I have to password my darn user account?
An error has occurred for task MagicJack Start. Error message: User account restriction error. The possible reasons are that blank passwords not allowed, or that a policy restriction has been enforced.
Does this mean I have to password my darn user account?
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stroths
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I never ran into that error. It sounds like your user account on Windows 7 doesn't have sufficient privileges to run the software. Try running it as an admin and see if that resolves the issue.LostSiren wrote:Darn it all...I still can't get it to work. I keep getting an error...sigh.
An error has occurred for task MagicJack Start. Error message: User account restriction error. The possible reasons are that blank passwords not allowed, or that a policy restriction has been enforced.
Does this mean I have to password my darn user account?
Do the utilities work for you?
Eighter from Decatur, county seat of Wise (of course it's in Texas)
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stroths
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Re: Do the utilities work for you?
They were only tested on XP and Vista. Windows 7 is a whole new ball game, so I am not sure how compatible they will be on that OS.
Can someone using 7 tell me whether the "proxy change" instructions work? (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/ ... oxy_Change)
I'd like to know if the "route" command has the same idiosyncrasy as it does in Vista. With XP, you can route to a non-existent IP address on your LAN. That will cause the proxy server address to be inaccessible. But, with Vista it has to be a real IP address, and not the address of the source machine where the route command is being executed.
I'm curious if that was a Vista bug, or a new MS "feature."
Thanks,
Mark
I'd like to know if the "route" command has the same idiosyncrasy as it does in Vista. With XP, you can route to a non-existent IP address on your LAN. That will cause the proxy server address to be inaccessible. But, with Vista it has to be a real IP address, and not the address of the source machine where the route command is being executed.
I'm curious if that was a Vista bug, or a new MS "feature."
Thanks,
Mark
See the MagicJack Wiki (FAQ, How-To, history and more).
Did that as well and since I'm the only user on this pc which is at home, I have full admin rights also. I guess its due to a clean install of Windows 7 on a totally new system that's giving me the issues. But everything that's been posted so far, does not work in this install of win7 32 bit.stroths wrote:I never ran into that error. It sounds like your user account on Windows 7 doesn't have sufficient privileges to run the software. Try running it as an admin and see if that resolves the issue.LostSiren wrote:Darn it all...I still can't get it to work. I keep getting an error...sigh.
An error has occurred for task MagicJack Start. Error message: User account restriction error. The possible reasons are that blank passwords not allowed, or that a policy restriction has been enforced.
Does this mean I have to password my darn user account?
Re: It works on Windows 7
OPPS! copied the wrong folder and installed Windows 7 -- any way to get a working copy that I could use on my install?
Diane~
Diane~
stroths wrote:OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things.
1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7.
2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X.
Keep in mind I installed Windows 7 on a vmware image as there is no way I am putting this beta on my real machine. I made a test call from the MJ to my cell phone. I also made a call from my cell phone to the magicjack. Both worked fine. The call was a little choppy at first, but was fine after that.
EDIT: Here's a pic of it. Click it for a very large version of the screenshot.
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wetdude976
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Re: It works on Windows 7
Thank you SO much.. i am aggressively running the windows 7 beta with no time for nonsense! I have asked MJ for a workaround with windows 7. ha haa ha ha ha ha ha yeah.. You have saved me from running MJ on my backup server.. it is once again quiet here in the office (at home)
Your solution DOES work on a standalone instalation. I created a shortcut for it and then stuck it in the startup folder! Have a great day!
-Daniel
Your solution DOES work on a standalone instalation. I created a shortcut for it and then stuck it in the startup folder! Have a great day!
-Daniel
stroths wrote:OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things.
1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7.
2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X.
Keep in mind I installed Windows 7 on a vmware image as there is no way I am putting this beta on my real machine. I made a test call from the MJ to my cell phone. I also made a call from my cell phone to the magicjack. Both worked fine. The call was a little choppy at first, but was fine after that.
EDIT: Here's a pic of it. Click it for a very large version of the screenshot.
Re: It works on Windows 7
Whoo HOO! I forgot I plugged my MagicJack into a friends XP computer and was able to retrieve the folder! All is well now -- have it up and working on Windows 7.
Hints: Hard to get quotes to stick in shortcut - press ENTER in the text box and NOT the OK button on the panel.
Hints: Hard to get quotes to stick in shortcut - press ENTER in the text box and NOT the OK button on the panel.
DianeD wrote:OPPS! copied the wrong folder and installed Windows 7 -- any way to get a working copy that I could use on my install?
Diane~
on Incoming Calls
I can make outgoing calls but when someone calls, it rings and I can't and they can't hear any audio. My firewall is wide open and my router is too. Scratching head trying to figure it out.
Re: on Incoming Calls
I lost my audio after installing magicjack. Right click on the speaker icon in the lower right sytem tray. Select playback devices. Make sure that your speaker high definition audio device is set to default. Then below that set your speaker usb audio device to communication default. Then click OK and restart.DianeD wrote:I can make outgoing calls but when someone calls, it rings and I can't and they can't hear any audio. My firewall is wide open and my router is too. Scratching head trying to figure it out.
Re: on Incoming Calls
I got it working by setting it in Vista compatablity mode. Now, it's using 50% of my CPU (P4 D 3ghz) and 500mb system memory. It may have always done this -- didn't check until now. If I don't start MJ, my CPU runs 1-3% typically and much less memory usage. It's plugged into the computer and NOT on a usb hub.
smokozuna wrote:I lost my audio after installing magicjack. Right click on the speaker icon in the lower right sytem tray. Select playback devices. Make sure that your speaker high definition audio device is set to default. Then below that set your speaker usb audio device to communication default. Then click OK and restart.DianeD wrote:I can make outgoing calls but when someone calls, it rings and I can't and they can't hear any audio. My firewall is wide open and my router is too. Scratching head trying to figure it out.
I have done some research and it turns out that Vista has the same problem. When you connect 2 or more audio devices and restart, Windows defaults back to the first USB audio device. Apparently many people have the same complaint I do and there may not be a way to change it. So every restart I have to manually select my default audio device in Windows, hard to believe!
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kosherham51
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Re: on Incoming Calls
Had exactly the same problem and have not found an answer yet. Have somewhat isolated why in won't run in native mode by doing log comparisons but don't have the know-how to analyze for a solution. Anyone interested in looking at what I've found?DianeD wrote:I got it working by setting it in Vista compatablity mode. Now, it's using 50% of my CPU (P4 D 3ghz) and 500mb system memory. It may have always done this -- didn't check until now. If I don't start MJ, my CPU runs 1-3% typically and much less memory usage. It's plugged into the computer and NOT on a usb hub.
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sleepintill2
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- Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:41 pm
Re: on Incoming Calls
Other people have similar issue when running in compatibility mode, at least as far as increased memory usage. Not sure abound the CPU usage.DianeD wrote:I got it working by setting it in Vista compatablity mode. Now, it's using 50% of my CPU (P4 D 3ghz) and 500mb system memory. It may have always done this -- didn't check until now. If I don't start MJ, my CPU runs 1-3% typically and much less memory usage. It's plugged into the computer and NOT on a usb hub.
http://www.phoneservicesupport.com/wind ... t4506.html
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darkdestiny54
- MagicJack Newbie
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Re: It works on Windows 7
I can't get it to work. =[ i did exactly what you said to do and nothing happened... please replystroths wrote:OK, I had to test this for myself and I got it to work. It requires two things.
1. Copy the mjusbsp folder from a working install on XP or Vista to the C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming folder in Windows 7.
2. You have to start it the no splash way to get it to load. Otherwise, you will get an error that it's not plugged in.
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Just substitute your username and your drive letter for X.
Keep in mind I installed Windows 7 on a vmware image as there is no way I am putting this beta on my real machine. I made a test call from the MJ to my cell phone. I also made a call from my cell phone to the magicjack. Both worked fine. The call was a little choppy at first, but was fine after that.
EDIT: Here's a pic of it. Click it for a very large version of the screenshot.
Windows 7 64 bit
I apologize in advance, but I accidently posted this in the wrong area before;
I tried adding the command line shortcut for MagicJack. I get nothing when I plug it into my Windows 7 machine; no light, program, etc. Is anyone else running the 64 bit version of Windows 7?
I tried adding the command line shortcut for MagicJack. I get nothing when I plug it into my Windows 7 machine; no light, program, etc. Is anyone else running the 64 bit version of Windows 7?
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earthmaan1
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Hmmm
I have tried all the steps outlined here and still no joy..
It tells me MagicJack has crashed do to a call to NTDLL.dll call in system32,,,of which win7 won't let me remove or rename because I'm not a trusted installer.
I have full control as a administrator,,, so what the heck is this "trusted install" ?
At lease I have a dual boot system,,, vista and win7 so I can still use my magicjack, but would love to get it to work in win7.
The one thing I can't get is the quotes to stay in the short cut ?
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Any help greatly appreciated,,, TIA
I have tried all the steps outlined here and still no joy..
It tells me MagicJack has crashed do to a call to NTDLL.dll call in system32,,,of which win7 won't let me remove or rename because I'm not a trusted installer.
I have full control as a administrator,,, so what the heck is this "trusted install" ?
At lease I have a dual boot system,,, vista and win7 so I can still use my magicjack, but would love to get it to work in win7.
The one thing I can't get is the quotes to stay in the short cut ?
"C:\Users\YourUserName\appdata\Roaming\mjusbsp\magicjack.exe" /scf _magicJackPersonalDataRoot X:\magicJack
Any help greatly appreciated,,, TIA
Earthmaan1
As an FYI for you all. I recently installed build 7048 of Win7 and MagicJack appears to work out of the box. I get the typical "Please wait for a lifetime of free calls" (or whatever is says) and then the service starts on it's own since going to this version.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.
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earthmaan1
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Thanks for the info,,, looks like a new win7 build for me.mdixon4az wrote:As an FYI for you all. I recently installed build 7048 of Win7 and MagicJack appears to work out of the box. I get the typical "Please wait for a lifetime of free calls" (or whatever is says) and then the service starts on it's own since going to this version.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.
Earthmaan1
Was this the update they just did or is this another download of the beta? thanksmdixon4az wrote:As an FYI for you all. I recently installed build 7048 of Win7 and MagicJack appears to work out of the box. I get the typical "Please wait for a lifetime of free calls" (or whatever is says) and then the service starts on it's own since going to this version.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.
Magic Jack and Windows 7 (It really works)
Stroths,
I just wanted to thank you for your post MJ/Windows7. I just installed Windows7 Beta and followed your guidance and MagicJack worked like a charm. I created a MJ shortcut from my desktop and now I'm a happy camper. Thanks Again
I just wanted to thank you for your post MJ/Windows7. I just installed Windows7 Beta and followed your guidance and MagicJack worked like a charm. I created a MJ shortcut from my desktop and now I'm a happy camper. Thanks Again
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earthmaan1
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This would be the latest RC1,,, not a beta,,, the one I just DL'ed was Windows 7 RC1/Build 7057.XX/(Rel-March 5, 2009) 32Bit.LostSiren wrote:Was this the update they just did or is this another download of the beta? thanksmdixon4az wrote:As an FYI for you all. I recently installed build 7048 of Win7 and MagicJack appears to work out of the box. I get the typical "Please wait for a lifetime of free calls" (or whatever is says) and then the service starts on it's own since going to this version.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.
Earthmaan1
Very interesting, thank you for the update. Has anyone tried Magicjack with Build 7057?mdixon4az wrote:As an FYI for you all. I recently installed build 7048 of Win7 and MagicJack appears to work out of the box. I get the typical "Please wait for a lifetime of free calls" (or whatever is says) and then the service starts on it's own since going to this version.
So, MS changed something and it appears to allow the device to work as it does in XP/Vista.

