A similar question was posted a while back. Had something to do with file permissions if I recall correctly. So you may want to check into that. Vista included Microsofts maiden launch of  Protected User Mode and UAC (User Access Control.) Go to Google.com and type in "UAC Disable." Like I explained off list to you I've seen my fair share of oddball anomalies in Vista and found ways to take back control of my system from the claws of the UPM and UAC and possible solve your problems. You also might go to the Chirp directory and  find the Chirp executable and make another shortcut to the desktop.

________________________________ From: Marty Hartwell mhartwe@gmail.com To: Discussion of CHIRP chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 2:52 PM Subject: [chirp_users] A question

Hi Again

Ok, something that may be wrong with my load of Vista. First on a standard windows download and installation of Chirp used to show a nice serial plug for an Icon. I don't see it, should I? Now if I should see it on the desktop panel and don't anyone have any ideas of why?

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