[Elecraft] K2/100/KAT100/Windows7-64/HRDv5/Computer challenged op/?

[Fred Townsend]

Kevin I disagree with almost everything you state. My WIN7 has always found
the correct driver, even when the hardware was pretty old. Yes previous to
XP it was necessary to install the drivers before the hardware but that
hasn't been true in a long time. You also seem to feel the drivers obsolesce
quickly. I have seldom seen them updated but occasional they need a second
try. BTW cards that plug into the motherboard with the exception of special
video, don't need drivers but usually have specific application software.
Drivers are very different from applications.

73
de Fred, AE6QL

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of R. Kevin Stover
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 1:29 PM
To: George Winship, NC5G
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2/100/KAT100/Windows7-64/HRDv5/Computer challenged
op/?

The chances of your Win 7 install having the newest up to date drivers for
your USB to Serial adapter are slim to none. Win 7 is over a year old now
and the built in driver update "feature" almost never works.

Likewise, if the device came with a CD with drivers on it they're more than
likely woefully out of date. No telling how long the device has been sitting
on the shelf.

When dealing with windows of all flavors it is best to ALWAYS install the
drivers before plugging the USB device in for the first time.

The only exception to that rule are cards which get plugged into the
computer motherboard.


 
> It is my understanding that Windows 7 already has the drivers 
> installed. A sticker on the cable says to go to the FDTI web site and 
> download drivers before plugging the cable in. Is this something that 
> I need to do?