HypertTerminal is Windows XP based application which helps you to communicate with COM ports, remote computers, Telnet websites, BBSs etc. or to perform TCP/IP (Telnet) operations. It controls all your serial devices using the Ethernet or Modem. Unfortunately, it is no longer available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. So, if you recently upgrade your PC to Windows 7 or later versions from XP, you definitely miss the feature. To perform the same tasks (connect the computer to any remote computer), there are several alternatives for your current Windows version. You don’t need to downgrade the OS for using HyperTerminal in Windows.

To control other serial devices you can use HyperTerminal alternatives for secure shell access. To troubleshoot modems using Windows 7 or 10 computers, you can use PuTTy as an alternative of HyperTerminal. However, there are valid points from Microsoft behind the discontinuing of Windows HyperTerminal service. The reasons are mentioned below in detail.

PowerChute Business Edition v9.5 (32 bit systems only) UPS management, graceful shutdown, and energy management software for servers and workstations using dedicated serial or USB connections. Feb 06, 2011 Turn off the ups, disconnect the capacitor and unplug it from the mains. Next pop the top off the ups (theres several screws around the ups which hold the black top cover on). You only need to do this for the larger units like the SMT2200. If you have a smaller model, flip it upside down and rest it on a towel. Open Hyper-terminal, enter 'APC UPS' for the session name. Select the COM port that the UPS is on. Set the port parameters to 2400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, Xon/Xoff. The SU700NET UPS should be connected to Hyperterminal now.

The Removal of HyperTerminal from Windows 7/Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 – Reasons (Why)

• Shell access can be controlled using Windows PowerShell and ‘winrs’ command. Alternatively one can use the ‘WINRS’ command direct from command prompt.
• Phone and Modems option is the alternative of HyperTerminal to troubleshoot any modems related problems. Open Control panel and navigate to Hardware and Sounds >> Phone and Modem Options. After specifying country, country code, area code etc. you can troubleshoot the modem problems easily.
• From the Turn Windows features on or off one can enable Telnet client for Windows computer. Telnet is text based program to connect other PCs over the internet.

Tutorial APC - Enable Telnet on APC UPS. First, we need to access the APC UPS web interface. Open your browser and enter the IP address of the APC UPS. On the login screen, use the default username and default password. After a successful login, you will be sent to the APC UPS Dashboard. Windows Vista and Windows 7 only support the private edition of HyperTerminal. Windows 7 does not even ship with HyperTerminal. The private edition is NOT FREE for commercial use. Its license requires you purchase the application if used commercially, with the cost of the application being US$59.99, as listed on Hilgraeve’s website.

These are the main reasons for why the HyperTerminal built-in Windows program has been removed.

Use Original XP HyperTerminal on Windows 7, 8 or 10 Using Windows XP files

If you are still a Windows 10/7 lover, upgrade the PC recently and still want to use the native HyperTerminal program of Windows XP, here is a solution for you. You can copy the system files (hypertrm.exe and hypertrm.dll) associated with the Windows XP HyperTerminal program, and use it with the current edition of Windows OS. Let’s see how.

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Open Windows XP computer and navigate to the below path and copy the files to a working USB flash drive.

C:Program FilesWindows NThypertrm.exe

C:WINDOWSsystem32hypertrm.dll

Then save these files in a folder of your Windows 7/8.1 or Windows 10 PC. Double click the ‘hypertrm.exe’ file to execute the HyperTerminal program on your latest Windows computer.

Alternatives of HyperTerminal for Windows 10/8.1/7

You can also try various HyperTerminal alternatives to give a try on your PC. Here, I mention popular and useful among these.

1. PuTTy: PuTTy is a free, open source windows based terminal emulator which is probably the best HyperTerminal alternative. It is the combination of Telnet and SSH. You need to have a COM port to use the PuTTy. “DB9 to USB converter” can work well if you don’t have an in build COM port. Configure the software to make a use of it.

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2. Hyperterminal Private Edition: This is a paid HyperTerminal version to manage TCP/IP, COM ports, and dial-up modems. It is a commercial edition which allows you to chat directly to different devices using the serial COM ports.

Final Words:

HyperTerminal is no longer available in the latest version of Windows OS. There are many similar alternatives available on the internet. However, you can use the old Windows XP files to access the original HyperTerminal Windows 7/10 edition. Otherwise, try to use Putty or any other paid edition to take maximum benefits of the Windows HyperTerminal feature.

I came across a Smart UPS 1500 that needed a battery replacement recently. After the replacement battery was installed, I ran a self-test like I normally do to clear alarms on the unit. I noticed that the self-test reported that the battery had a runtime remaining of 0 minutes and a 20% capacity. I decided to let the battery charge up to 100% and then try a runtime calibration.

Later that evening, the UPS was reporting that the battery had 100% capacity and a runtime of 3 minutes with a very minimal load. I ran the runtime calibration and the runtime dropped immediately to 0 minutes with a 20% charge. I thought that the battery might be faulty at this point.

The customer happened to have another battery there to try. We put the battery in and testing showed the same exact symptoms. Therefore the problem must be with the UPS and not the batteries.

APC's forum quotes 'The battery constants give the battery status via their life expectancy. If the battery ages and is 'exhausted', the constant is overwritten. The management software calculates the runtime of the UPS with these constants. If the battery is now replaced, a self test must be done with the new batteries. Through it, the red battery replace indicator goes out and the battery constants should be reset to the standard settings. This does not occur in some cases. Therefore, the constants must be reset manually in order to correct this situation.'

Through research, I came across this article http://www.rm.com/Support/TechnicalArticle.asp?cref=TEC817072 which describes how to reset the battery constant manually. The only problem is that this has to be done by physically connecting the serial cable to the UPS, so I was not able to try this out yet. Since each UPS has different constant variables, you will have to call APC support and ask them what to set it to. [more]

Apc Ups Windows Hyperterminal Software Commands Download

Here are the steps listed using Hyperterminal from the hyperlink above:

In order to successfully reset the battery constant, all accompanying devices (SmartSlot Accessories such as Interface Expander, Web/SNMP Management Card) must be removed from the SmartSlot or from the Com port of the UPS.

1. Please shut off all connected load, switch off the UPS, pull the power plug of the UPS.
2. Switch off the UPS once again till you hear a click.
3. Remove all accompanying devices.
4. Turn on the UPS again and connect a computer with Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT 4.0 or Win 2000, which runs on Hyperterminal using one of the cables mentioned under the requirements.
5. Close Powerchute plus-Server. With Windows NT/2000, the UPS service must be stopped. If you are using PowerChute Business Edition, stop the Agent *V service.
6. Perform a Battery Constants check.
7. Start a Hyperterminal session with the UPS. Note: Ensure that there are no accessories plugged into the UPS. (Web Management cards, IO Relay cards etc)
8. Start Hyperterminal by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Hyperterminal.
9. You will be requested to enter a name and a symbol. Enter a favourite name and click on OK. When a message that a modem must be installed appears, you can ignore this message.
10. Select the serial port to which black serial cable is connected to. The correct settings for the COM-connection are 2400 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit, no parity, protocol Xon/Xoff. In this window, click on Advanced and make sure that the option FIFO activated is unchecked. Click twice on OK.
11. Check if there is a connection (Type Shift + Y, should return **SM** ). Do not enter any other characters via Hyperterminal other than that described in these instructions because this can cause irreparable damage to the UPS
12. Type **1**, wait 2-3 secs and type **1** again (Should return **Prog**)
13. Enter a **0** and the UPS reports the present value of the battery constant. If this value does not correspond to the default value that was given to you by RM Support or APC , it must be changed.
14. If this value is not correct, press **+** or **-** until the correct value is returned.
15. Press **R** to close the session. (Should return **Bye**)
16. Enter **<Shift> Y**, the UPS reports again with **SM**.
17. Enter **0** once again and check if the UPS reports back the standard setting that has been set.
18. Close Hyperterminal, start the UPS again and check the UPS runtime in the management software.