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(INF file is available for download [http://www.argentdata.com/files/ArgentUSB.zip here])
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How to install the INF driver for OpenTracker USB and Tracker3 devices. This procedure should work on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, and works with Windows 7.
 
How to install the INF driver for OpenTracker USB and Tracker3 devices. This procedure should work on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, and works with Windows 7.
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Windows 8 requires signed drivers.  There aren't presently signed drivers available for the OTUSB and T3, but you can temporarily disable the restriction using the instructions [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-can-i-install-hardware-with-unsigned-drivers-in-windows-8/ here].
  
 
# Plug in the OpenTracker USB and open Device Manager.
 
# Plug in the OpenTracker USB and open Device Manager.

Latest revision as of 14:49, 30 November 2016

(INF file is available for download here)

How to install the INF driver for OpenTracker USB and Tracker3 devices. This procedure should work on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, and works with Windows 7.

Windows 8 requires signed drivers. There aren't presently signed drivers available for the OTUSB and T3, but you can temporarily disable the restriction using the instructions here.

  1. Plug in the OpenTracker USB and open Device Manager.
  2. Under "Other devices" there will be an "Unknown device." Right-click the "Unknown device" and select Properties to ensure this is the correct device (VID 134A, PID 9000). Close the Properties dialog.
    Inf devicemanager.png
    Inf vidpid.png
  3. Right-click the item and select "Update Driver Software"
  4. Select "Browse my computer for driver software and navigate to the folder containing the OpenTrackerUSB_Windows7.inf driver.
    Inf updatedriver.png
    Inf driverfolder.png
    Inf driversearch.png
  5. Click the Next button. The driver may take a minute or two to install.
  6. Refresh the Device Manager to show the newly installed Tracker. The COM port can be changed by right-clicking the Tracker, clicking Properties, selecting the Port Settings tab, clicking the Advanced button, and choosing the COM port from the drop-down list. You can reassign any COM port to your Tracker.
    Inf trackerproperties.png
    Inf portsettings.png
    Inf advanced.png