Does anyone know how to get bernina artista170 connected to a computer?

I have tried using a USB to Serial cable without success.I purchased a cd of embroidery designs and am unable to use it until I can get my machine to accept my computer. Am running XP because my windows 8.1 is not compatible. My laptop has all the software and updates needed. Any suggestions are most welcome.

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Mare
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I cannot address your specific question, as I have a Singer Quantum XL6000. But in order for me to be able to transfer designs to my machine from my computer (with a PSW dongle), I had to go through SEVERAL USB-to-serial adaptor cables. When I finally found one with the drivers which made communication stable, I purchased two additional ones, just to be sure I was never without one. I also run Win XP.

The best adapter cable (for me) was by Ativia. According to the Ativia website it is no longer available, but Office Depot shows one in stock:

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There are several for sale on eBay.
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HTH, NAYY

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Sorry, wrong spelling. S/B "Ativa".

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BEI Design

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