<![CDATA[SIW Support Forum - General Discusion]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:54:14 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Found on Computer]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Found-on-Computer Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:37:05 +0000 Vargus25]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Found-on-Computer <![CDATA[How to get a list similar to get-pnpdevice]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-How-to-get-a-list-similar-to-get-pnpdevice Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:53:39 +0000 siwul69]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-How-to-get-a-list-similar-to-get-pnpdevice Regretfully the so-called "InstanceID" is cut off and looks like:
STORAGE\VOLU...
SWD\PRINTENU...
USB\VID_1058...

etc.

Regretfully the 'entire' instance is not displayed.

Vainly been searching for a similar listing in SIW.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.]]> Regretfully the so-called "InstanceID" is cut off and looks like:
STORAGE\VOLU...
SWD\PRINTENU...
USB\VID_1058...

etc.

Regretfully the 'entire' instance is not displayed.

Vainly been searching for a similar listing in SIW.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[BIOS Single Port Control: USB listing and SIW]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-BIOS-Single-Port-Control-USB-listing-and-SIW Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:25:54 +0000 siwul69]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-BIOS-Single-Port-Control-USB-listing-and-SIW there is a list of 20 ports.
Named like: USB3_1, USB3_2, USB3_3, USB3_4, USB_5, USB_6, USB_11, USB_12, USB_13 ... etc.
They are all 'Enabled'.

Is there a way in SIW that shows me which device is connected to those ports?
I would like to disable a few, as I am facing USB conflicts that can not be solved by software and/or firmware updates.

Also my Epson printer has a separate USB storage port (that I never use) and takes a drive letter.

That said, I am not sure if it will work though. Maybe the Epson storage port just simply uses another USB port then.

Thanks.]]> there is a list of 20 ports.
Named like: USB3_1, USB3_2, USB3_3, USB3_4, USB_5, USB_6, USB_11, USB_12, USB_13 ... etc.
They are all 'Enabled'.

Is there a way in SIW that shows me which device is connected to those ports?
I would like to disable a few, as I am facing USB conflicts that can not be solved by software and/or firmware updates.

Also my Epson printer has a separate USB storage port (that I never use) and takes a drive letter.

That said, I am not sure if it will work though. Maybe the Epson storage port just simply uses another USB port then.

Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[Fan Speeds on SIW]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Fan-Speeds-on-SIW Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:58:58 +0000 Scotte]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Fan-Speeds-on-SIW
Thanks]]>
Thanks]]> <![CDATA[siw v.15 display colors]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-siw-v-15-display-colors Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:45:29 +0000 helzayat]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-siw-v-15-display-colors However when I exit siw and restart it, I get light cyan text on a blue background when the program is in focus, and it switches to white text on a medium grey background when I move focus (the mouse) elsewhere.
Switching back to light or none and restarting siw I get the expected black text on white background.
How can I keep the dark theme from changing colors?]]> However when I exit siw and restart it, I get light cyan text on a blue background when the program is in focus, and it switches to white text on a medium grey background when I move focus (the mouse) elsewhere.
Switching back to light or none and restarting siw I get the expected black text on white background.
How can I keep the dark theme from changing colors?]]> <![CDATA[Cannot run in virtual environment (QEMU)]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Cannot-run-in-virtual-environment-QEMU Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:58:13 +0000 cfreeman]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Cannot-run-in-virtual-environment-QEMU
I'm trying a proof-of-concept for SIW to create/update and store the data in a SQLite3 database (using ODBC), when a user logs in to the domain.

Am I doing something wrong, is there another way to test this, or will SIW not work in this environment?


I have attach a screen shot of the error message and a  ChatGPT method, to try the POC.
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.zip SIW-GPO-Import-Package.zip Size: 7.97 KB  Downloads: 1
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I'm trying a proof-of-concept for SIW to create/update and store the data in a SQLite3 database (using ODBC), when a user logs in to the domain.

Am I doing something wrong, is there another way to test this, or will SIW not work in this environment?


I have attach a screen shot of the error message and a  ChatGPT method, to try the POC.
.png 2025-11-11_18-36-37.png Size: 11.78 KB  Downloads: 9

.zip SIW-GPO-Import-Package.zip Size: 7.97 KB  Downloads: 1
]]> <![CDATA[Crash]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Crash Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:00:53 +0000 LTC505]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Crash <![CDATA[Does SIW show SSE version?]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Does-SIW-show-SSE-version Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:06:59 +0000 mholloway2@bigpond.com]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Does-SIW-show-SSE-version <![CDATA[Invalid Key Format]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Invalid-Key-Format Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:37:31 +0000 Nodak]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Invalid-Key-Format  [Order TOP241015-6585-95136B ], Pete in Texas]]>  [Order TOP241015-6585-95136B ], Pete in Texas]]> <![CDATA[Bitdefender simply blocks SIW]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Bitdefender-simply-blocks-SIW Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:27:04 +0000 siwul69]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Bitdefender-simply-blocks-SIW I am using an older version of SIW. Recently I installed Bitdefender.
Launching SIW seems to be a no go: it is blocked.



[Image: bit_defender.png]

Just wanted to let you know. Virustotal reports no issues of course, neither SIW nor SIW64.

best regards]]> I am using an older version of SIW. Recently I installed Bitdefender.
Launching SIW seems to be a no go: it is blocked.



[Image: bit_defender.png]

Just wanted to let you know. Virustotal reports no issues of course, neither SIW nor SIW64.

best regards]]> <![CDATA[SIW Wait till exe before rename]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-SIW-Wait-till-exe-before-rename Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:57:51 +0000 jch@adque.com]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-SIW-Wait-till-exe-before-rename
I run an SIW report with siw.EXE /log:html=c:\AdQue\Bin\SIW1.html /silent /details
I can't figure out how to make my batch file wait for the SIW report to finish so I can rename the report.
We were doing this with a ping to null however with the new version of SIW the report seems to take a bit longer than the 120 seconds.
It would be best if I had a way to have my batch file check for the EXE before continuing with the rename.
Currently I'm getting a file can not be renamed because it's in use error.

set dtt=%dt%_%TIME%
ping -n 120 127.0.0.1 >nul
REN SIW1.html "SIW_%computername%_%dtt%.html"

Thanks,
Joe]]>
I run an SIW report with siw.EXE /log:html=c:\AdQue\Bin\SIW1.html /silent /details
I can't figure out how to make my batch file wait for the SIW report to finish so I can rename the report.
We were doing this with a ping to null however with the new version of SIW the report seems to take a bit longer than the 120 seconds.
It would be best if I had a way to have my batch file check for the EXE before continuing with the rename.
Currently I'm getting a file can not be renamed because it's in use error.

set dtt=%dt%_%TIME%
ping -n 120 127.0.0.1 >nul
REN SIW1.html "SIW_%computername%_%dtt%.html"

Thanks,
Joe]]> <![CDATA[Passwords]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Passwords--2647 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:39:53 +0000 Jonty45]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Passwords--2647 <![CDATA[File won't open]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-File-won-t-open Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:19:02 +0000 classnet]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-File-won-t-open
I produces an HTML file that won't open. No errors... just doesn't open

Running siw64.exe /log /noacpi /silent hangs the computer]]>
I produces an HTML file that won't open. No errors... just doesn't open

Running siw64.exe /log /noacpi /silent hangs the computer]]> <![CDATA[File size]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-File-size Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:01:57 +0000 classnet]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-File-size
This new version also locks up my computer... need to do a hard reset.]]>
This new version also locks up my computer... need to do a hard reset.]]> <![CDATA[Location services notification]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Location-services-notification Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:53:00 +0000 jch@adque.com]]> https://www.gtopala.com/forum/Thread-Location-services-notification SIW 2022 64-bit v12.5.1103 Technician's Version
Licensed To Data Concepts, Inc AKA AdQue

I recently saw this message up in windows. 

.jpg SIW-Location.jpg Size: 16.92 KB  Downloads: 3
 

Is this an SIW related setting or a Windows privacy setting?
We would like to disable this. However this is my first time seeing the message.

What location data does SIW collect and why is it reaching out to the internet to do so?]]> SIW 2022 64-bit v12.5.1103 Technician's Version
Licensed To Data Concepts, Inc AKA AdQue

I recently saw this message up in windows. 

.jpg SIW-Location.jpg Size: 16.92 KB  Downloads: 3
 

Is this an SIW related setting or a Windows privacy setting?
We would like to disable this. However this is my first time seeing the message.

What location data does SIW collect and why is it reaching out to the internet to do so?]]>