How to load a diver that Microsoft rejects


  1. Posts : 5
    windows 10 pro
       #1

    How to load a diver that Microsoft rejects


    Digitrax requires a special driver for com3. When i try to load it, Microsoft says their driver is the best. My model train wont run with the microsoft driver. I just installed windows 10 pro in an HP laptop.
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  2. Posts : 30,502
    Windows 10 (Pro and Insider Pro)
       #2

    Open Device manager (right click on Start, select it)

    in the menu under Actions, select "add Legacy Hardware". Wizzard will open. follow instructions. Have driver file handy..
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  3. Posts : 5
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    How to load a driver that microsoft rejects


    THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP, BUT THERE MUST BE MORE. i REMOVED THE REQUIREMENT FOR DIGITAL SIGNATURE
    (OPTION 7) AND THE PROCEEDED BY GOING TO ACTIONS AND ADDING A LEGACY AS SUGGESTED. THE DRIVER DID LOAD IN COM PORT 5 WHICH MUST BE AN INTERNAL PORT BECAUSE ALL THREE OF THE USB SLOTS WORK WITH THE MOUSE BUT NOT WITH DIGITRAX. WHEN I HILIGHT COM5 AND LOOK AT THE DRIVER IT SAYS DIGITRAX, LOCATION UNKNOWN AND THE STATES IN CANNOT RUN AND THAT IT IS NOT DIGITALLY SIGNED.

    ANY MORE SUGGESTIONS.

    THANKS,
    LARRY
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       #4

    Please don't use all caps.

    If you want to get someone's attention... either quote them or add an @ symbol in front of their account name.
    Either will light up the GREEN notification button at the top of the page.

    Like so... @AndreTen
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  5. Posts : 2,800
    Windows 7 Pro
       #5

    @LARRYCR

    I assume you have a PR3 / PR4 controller. Have you followed this guide for installation ?

    https://www.digitrax.com/media/apps/...ll-Win10_1.pdf
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  6. Posts : 5
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #6

    How to load a driver that Microsoft rejects


    Let me first apologize for using all caps. They are easier for me to read. Next week I have cataract surgery and maybe I will be able to see better.

    Yes, I have followed the Digitrax procedure for installing the software and I get down to selecting the new driver, select next and the computer informs me that I already have the best drivers installed and it is not the one that I want.
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  7. Posts : 2,800
    Windows 7 Pro
       #7

    Ok,

    The procedure is a little tricky there. especially from step 14 (17 to 20)

    15 - The Device Manager will open. Right Click on the USB Serial Device that shows up under Ports (COM & LPT)

    16 - Click on Update Driver Software

    17 - Click on Browse my computer for driver software

    18 - Do not Browse for software, instead Click the Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

    19 - Click Have Disk

    20 - Click on Computer.

    21 - Browse to the location on your computer where you saved the drivers.

    22 - Click into the subdirectory win_xp_vista32_64.

    23 - Select the “mchpcdc.inf” file. Click “Open”.

    24 - Click the OK button.

    25 - Click the Next button.

    26 - Click on “Install this software anyway”

    27 - A Window successfully updated your driver software should appear.

    28 - Note the COM Port that windows assigned the PR3.
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  8. Posts : 30,502
    Windows 10 (Pro and Insider Pro)
       #8

    LARRYCR said:
    Let me first apologize for using all caps. They are easier for me to read. Next week I have cataract surgery and maybe I will be able to see better.

    Yes, I have followed the Digitrax procedure for installing the software and I get down to selecting the new driver, select next and the computer informs me that I already have the best drivers installed and it is not the one that I want.
    Larry, first I have to apologize, adding legacy device was not correct answer. Should read more carefully.

    @MaloK posted the correct procedure (as per manufacturer).

    Pay attention on Step 18 (by MaloK): Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my compute

    Here you have to select the correct option, and Windows would let you install your driver
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  9. Posts : 5
    windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #9

    How to load a driver that Microsoft rejects


    Your detailed instructions were great and my problem is solved. I'll close the discussion.

    Thank you
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