USB Port Driver Game, yet again.

[rizu-chan]

I'm running Windows 2003 Server edition, and I've run into the same problems that most have - an error (service name already in use) while installing the USB Virtual Port drivers for my MX-212.

I uninstalled re-installed using the v 1.1 driver pack - didn't work.

Did the registry key song-and-dance, rebooted - didn't work.

Tryed to dl the program that was linked on the board, for USB driver cleanup, and found the link dead.

Any help, would be apreciated, or else I think I've just bought my self a VERY expensive nightlight.

[Marci]

U can edit the .INF Files and give the Virtual Comm driver a different name, thus getting round the normal problem... if that's the same prob we're referring to!!

[rizu-chan]

It's 3 in the morning, and I'm going to give what you've written a try after I get some sleep, but I wanted to thank you. Really thankful for your help.

Liz

[Miles]

Let me know how you make out....

[rizu-chan]

Thank you for your suport, I think I've got the problem licked. Although, something more irritating occured when I attempted to install LCDC - I was told the CD key that I had been sent was invalid.

*Sigh*

Today's just not my farkin' day, ya know?

[Miles]

Are you using the key off the eCD...? Enter your key as suggested in the quick install guide...and make sure you download the most recent version of LCDC...(1.05xx)

[tiredman]

Ok. I've been having the same serial port driver problem as everyone else on XP.

I've tried the registry thing, reinstalling with the 1.1 drivers, I even (before I read it on this topic) tried to edit the INF files to make it use a different name. This last effort was to no avail because when I looked through the INF files I could not find where to change it. There were no direct references to 'USB Serial Port' which is how it shows up in the device manager.

I've tried everything but a complete reinstall of xp. I could try that but I have a feeling I'd end up in the same place.

I have already spent 2 days on this trying everything I could possibly think of. Please help.

-tiredman

[tiredman]

Alright... everyone has been talking about these 1.1 drivers.. I would like to make a note that if you received a cd that has a zip file that indicates it has the 1.1 drivers on it.. they will NOT work. I tried the ones from: http://www.lcdforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1016
and those worked like a charm.

The only problem I have right now is that LCDC won't detect the display. I even tried the LCD Tester that MO provides. However it will not connect properly. When I was looking for a solution to the driver problem I did notice some problems of this fashion. I cannot now find those topics. Any references or ideas would be much appreciated.

-tiredman

[Miles]

In the device manager, what is the display listed as, under Ports and Universal Serial Devices...?