By default Barcode to PC tries to guess the format of the barcode and then decode it.   This may be a good thing if you’re using multiple barcode formats, but it may result in a slow scan time and wrong barcode reading in certain conditions.


Last updated: Nov 15th 2020

Here it is a solution to the first 3 most common issues:


Last updated: Oct 2nd 2020

Warning: this option has been removed from the newest Windows versions. Check the Windows Firewall options instead, and also your Antivirus settings if you have one. To make your PC discoverable, follow these steps:


Last updated: Apr 26th 2021

To make sure that the firewall on your mac isn’t blocking Barcode to PC, follow these steps


Last updated: Apr 26th 2021

Windows Firewall is an integrated component of the operating system that helps you control the connections on your computers. In order to allow your smartphone to communicate with Barcode to PC server software, follow these steps


Last updated: Aug 22nd 2021