Can''t program from laptop

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--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "mebikerider" <david_beals@a...>
wrote:
> --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "wheatenuk" <alex.meek@d...>
> wrote:
> > Fairly new to all this but I've managed to create a shift light
for
> > my racing car.
> >
> > To date I've used the desk PC to load the program, but decided I
> > should take the laptop out with me when testing in case I need
to
> > alter the code. However whn I use the same serial cable with the
> > laptop, as soon as I start the download, the stamp restarts, and
> the
> > editor reports a 'hardware communications error'.
> >
> > if I move the cable back to the serial port on the desktop PC it
> > works fine.
> >
> > Anyone know why this may be ?
> >
> > thanks
>
> I agree with the previous responser.
>
> I had the same problem - I was able to program the stamp from my
> desktop just fine, but not from my Toshiba laptop, with the same
> error you're seeing. Setting the FIFO to off fixed it completely.
>
> David

thanks David. Turned off Fifo rebooted and its working now. Ta
muchly.