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Finding Win7 driver #8
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While trying out ScratchCodeBug...
Initially, copying and executing codebug_tether.cbg on my CodeBug, connected to my Win7 laptop, failed. In Device Manager it showed "drivers not installed" (see http://snag.gy/ll4LY.jpg) and no sign of a USB Serial Port.
I tried downloading and installing the FTDI driver and now have a USB Serial Port but "device cannot start" (see http://snag.gy/BKARo.jpg).
From comparison with a working Win/CodeBug setup I gather I may need a driver from Microchip Technology Inc (see http://snag.gy/uNoyv.jpg). Current next step is try to find one...
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MattSendorek commentedon Aug 18, 2015
...and I have found a driver which works!
Searched for "5.1.2600.7" and downloaded from driverscape.com. Took the plunge and negotiated the Windows driver update dialogue, and ScratchCodeBug now functions.
I'm pleased I've solved it (thanks for pointers) but still not sure why I had so much trouble getting here...!