Windows is killing me slowly

[WSEL330]

Ok, Kids, I am struggling downloading WSJT for my windows 10 machine. Microsoft, in it's abundance of wisdom, have blocked the download siting virus found. HOW, in the name of HAM, do i get this onto my machine? I have played a little around with my settings of the security settings...to no avail. Mind you, I am not a HIGH level computer guy but I can navigate. Please hit me up for help and we can do a call or something. I never thought I would be interested in FT8 but here I am.....

[SteveShannon]

Just now, WSEL330 said:

Ok, Kids, I am struggling downloading WSJT for my windows 10 machine. Microsoft, in its abundance of wisdom, have blocked the download siting virus found. HOW, in the name of HAM, do i get this onto my machine? I have played a little around with my settings of the security settings...to no avail. Mind you, I am not a HIGH level computer guy but I can navigate. Please hit me up for help and we can do a call or something. I never thought I would be interested in FT8 but here I am.....

On the pop up that says Microsoft has blocked the download there should be something that says “Tell me more about this file” or something like that. I think it’s in the lower left of the box. 
Click there and tell it you want the file anyway. 

[TNFrank]

I gave up on Windows in 2001. Had an iMac until 2012 until it died then got a couple used laptops and installed Ubuntu 1204 LTS and I've been running one version or another of GNU/Linux ever since.

[Davichko5650]

49 minutes ago, TNFrank said:

I gave up on Windows in 2001. Had an iMac until 2012 until it died then got a couple used laptops and installed Ubuntu 1204 LTS and I've been running one version or another of GNU/Linux ever since.

Why not DL it for Linux? I run it on Ubuntu and it's working very well so far, especially on 60 meters at night!

[TNFrank]

12 minutes ago, Davichko5650 said:

Why not DL it for Linux? I run it on Ubuntu and it's working very well so far, especially on 60 meters at night!

I've been using MX-Linux with the KDE Desktop for 5 or 6 years now and I'm 100% happy with it. It's based on Debian so it's rock solid stable and MX has some pretty nice tools installed right out of the box. 

[SteveShannon]

43 minutes ago, Davichko5650 said:

Why not DL it for Linux? I run it on Ubuntu and it's working very well so far, especially on 60 meters at night!

Frank is not the OP, who is asking a specific question about installing wsjt-x; he’s just commenting that he doesn’t like Windows. 
I have no doubt that Linux is a better experience for people who are sufficiently computer savvy to be frustrated by the very real limitations erected by MS, but the OP has asked for help with his Windows computer. Listing the advantages of a completely different OS probably isn’t the advice he needs at this point. 

[TNFrank]

From the title it sounds like he's ready for a new operating system.

[WRYZ926]

Let's stick to trying to help the OP with getting WSJT-X running on his Windows 10 computer.

@WSEL330 what version of WSJT-X are you running and what are the exact issues?

The reason I ask is I have seen a few people having issues with WSJT-X V3.0.0 and WSJT-X V3.0.0 Improved running correctly on Windows 10. They both work fine on Windows 11. The more information you can give us will make it easier for us to help.

[WSEL330]

3 hours ago, Davichko5650 said:

Why not DL it for Linux? I run it on Ubuntu and it's working very well so far, especially on 60 meters at night!

Cause I don't have the machine/operating system and un willing to change.

[WSEL330]

9 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

Let's stick to trying to help the OP with getting WSJT-X running on his Windows 10 computer.

@WSEL330 what version of WSJT-X are you running and what are the exact issues?

The reason I ask is I have seen a few people having issues with WSJT-X V3.0.0 and WSJT-X V3.0.0 Improved running correctly on Windows 10. They both work fine on Windows 11. The more information you can give us will make it easier for us to help.

I have no WSJT at all on my machine! I am trying to get it on via download from the WSJT site. If I use the 'Having trouble downloading' link, it will start download but reports a 'virus' and not finish or left with a file I can not open. I tried screwing around with the security and malware settings but can't pull this off. I am sure it is an issue with the user but can't connect the dots. I am running windows 10 at the moment. I have zero interest in changing operating systems. I was hoping for a simple download and goof off with FT8 (after setting up) on my FTX-1...

[SteveShannon]

12 minutes ago, WSEL330 said:

I have no WSJT at all on my machine! I am trying to get it on via download from the WSJT site. If I use the 'Having trouble downloading' link, it will start download but reports a 'virus' and not finish or left with a file I can not open. I tried screwing around with the security and malware settings but can't pull this off. I am sure it is an issue with the user but can't connect the dots. I am running windows 10 at the moment. I have zero interest in changing operating systems. I was hoping for a simple download and goof off with FT8 (after setting up) on my FTX-1...

@WSEL330 - I have a program that allows me to take over your computer and run it remotely. I think I can help you download and install wsjt-x. I have it running on my W10 machine. 
The program I have (Remote Incident Management) will require you to download and install it. We both will run it simultaneously and I can talk to you on the phone as I do the work. You’ll be able to see everything I do. I cannot get into your computer without you giving me access but I understand if you don’t want to do that. 

[warthog74]

Have you tried using a different web browser (like firefox, chrome, pale moon, waterfox, brave, etc) other than what you are currently using that’s failing to download the file? A stock browser with no add-ons or extensions installed should download it just fine. 

[WRYZ926]

I have had similar issues the trying to use the Microsoft Edge browser. I have not had that happen when using Firefox on Windows 10/11.

Check your browser settings and see if there is a setting for allowing downloads from specific websites.

Are you using Windows defender or a third party anti-virus program.  I have way less trouble with Windows Defender compared to third party antivirus programs.

[WSEL330]

17 hours ago, WRYZ926 said:

I have had similar issues the trying to use the Microsoft Edge browser. I have not had that happen when using Firefox on Windows 10/11.

Check your browser settings and see if there is a setting for allowing downloads from specific websites.

Are you using Windows defender or a third party anti-virus program.  I have way less trouble with Windows Defender compared to third party antivirus programs.

Thank you all for your help on this. It turns out that a windows firewall was the problem (operator error). I got it loaded and to figure out this FT8 thing. Ill let ya know.

[WRYZ926]

Glad to hear that you figured it out.

There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to setup and run WSJT-X along with getting different radios working with it.

[SteveShannon]

17 minutes ago, WSEL330 said:

Thank you all for your help on this. It turns out that a windows firewall was the problem (operator error). I got it loaded and to figure out this FT8 thing. Ill let ya know.

Good job!!  See you on ft8, KR4FHF!

73 de AI7KS 

[WSEL330]

1 hour ago, SteveShannon said:

Good job!!  See you on ft8, KR4FHF!

73 de AI7KS 

HA, HA, that is another story sir. I will endeavor to work you

[WSEL330]

BTW, I activated another park today. Digging it!

[WRYZ926]

I enjoy using my 20 watt G90 for POTA. It does quite well when using resonant antennas.

[WSEL330]

16 minutes ago, WRYZ926 said:

I enjoy using my 20 watt G90 for POTA. It does quite well when using resonant antennas.

That is exactly the machine I have! I love it for that. I run a random wire, 41' with (4) 17' radials. It has a 9:1 unun, end feed downward sloping. I am pushing 20 Watts with a headset. The mast is a 30' fiberglass thingy. Set up is 20 minutes if I am on old man time, which is frequent, lol. 10 minutes if I'm on a mission with activation, propagation dependent, with in 30 minutes. I'm looking to get my Yaesu FTX-1 optima out there and see how that goes. It is a little heavier BUT 100W for the 8lb package...

[WRYZ926]

I've been using my REZ Antennas Recon 40 vertical whip antenna with 24 8.5 ft ground radials. I have to adjust the whip for each band but it is resonant and I do not have to use the G90 tuner. I have have made more contacts with the G90 and Recon 40 that guys using 100 watt radios and antennas that require an external tuner.