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Title: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Mike/K3MMB on 2012-12-03, 16:39:19

Trying to setup windows 8 pro. the virtual drivers do not seem to create com ports. I get 4 unknown devices instead of com ports 16, 17 , 18 etc

Is there any info on windows 8?


UPDATE ... Windows 8 will not let the virtual drivers be installed via the normal exe file...  seems to be a permission isuue ... third party INF file does not contain a digital signature


73
mike

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update
Post by: roland on 2012-12-04, 08:41:28

No problems installing on Win8 here at Microbit. I'm admin on my own machine. Maybe you was not ?

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update
Post by: Mike/K3MMB on 2012-12-04, 13:13:36

removed the application

Set compatability mode to windows 7 ran as administrator ..

No Joy ... the process simmply stops when the INF install begins.

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update
Post by: roland on 2012-12-04, 17:27:34

Okey. Will try on another computer here and se if I can repeat the problem

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update -fix found
Post by: Mike/K3MMB on 2012-12-06, 17:50:17

I found this link:
http://laslow.net/2012/03/14/disable-driver-signature-enforcement-in-windows-8/

followed it, then went to control panel, device manager and updated the RRC drivers. from the programfiles folders ...

they seem to work now

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: roland on 2012-12-06, 20:07:26

Quote from: Mike/K3MMB on 2012-12-06, 17:50:17

I found this link:
http://laslow.net/2012/03/14/disable-driver-signature-enforcement-in-windows-8/

followed it, then went to control panel, device manager and updated the RRC drivers. from the programfiles folders ...

they seem to work now

Now that's cool and very interesting.
Thanks for that link Mike

Cheers

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: w7ao on 2013-07-27, 21:58:22

The procedure described here works FB for Windows 8.  The same thing must be done on Windows 8.1 Preview; however the procedure is a bit different.  Go to    http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/       for the steps to disable driver signature verification.

73
Russ, W7AO

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2013-07-30, 21:05:42

If this thread is about the COM port drivers which are installed by the Setup Manager installation program then there will be a new version released with signed INF files which Win 8 should accept. It will most likely be released sometimes in August.

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: KE8G on 2013-08-06, 03:14:55

Hi Jan,
Any idea which day you are scheduled to release the update?

73 de Jim - KE8G

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2013-08-09, 09:21:41

Hi Jim,

No date yet, except that most likely in August. Would you like a beta version for testing?

Jan

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: KE8G on 2013-08-12, 03:44:34

Yes, please!  I'd be happy do so some testing for you.

73 de Jim - KE8G

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2013-08-15, 11:45:37

Did you get the email I sent you?

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: KE8G on 2013-08-16, 03:15:01

Sorry, no I didn't.  When did you send it?  I have checked all places, even the Spam folder.  I can not find it.... please try again.  Also CC to jimblanca@yahoo.com

73 de Jim - KE8G

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2013-08-16, 06:55:27

Hmm..  Strange! I sent it on Tuesday. I have sent it once again, cc:ing your yahoo address too.

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: KE8G on 2013-08-16, 21:24:32

Hi Jan,

Yes, got it this time, and did the install.  I sent you a private email on this before posting to this forum.  Thanks for allowing me to be a beta tester for this new install version.

73 de Jim - KE8G

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: k0au on 2013-08-21, 18:56:46

Any chance I could get the beta software? Microbit Setup install just hangs when I try to load com drivers on Win 8.

Title: Re: Windows 8 Pro and virtual drivers? - update - work around found
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2013-08-22, 11:18:16

Quote from: k0au on 2013-08-21, 18:56:46

Any chance I could get the beta software? Microbit Setup install just hangs when I try to load com drivers on Win 8.

Sure! Check your email!