Rev3 USB Driver Installer Question

v300 · 08-12-2011, 01:39 PM

Hi Guys,

I have a Rev3 USB driver installation question. I am running Windows 7 Professional on my laptop. Per instruction I have not connected the laptop to the internet. Once I have, unzipped the Rev3 USB Driver Installer file, the only executable file I can find is "PreInstaller." When I double clicked on the file, I did not see a standard Windows Installer window, however, I did get a Program Compatibility Assistant window with a "this program might not have installed correctly" prompt. The prompt asks for a 'Reinstall using recommended settings' or 'This program installed properly.' Note the process took half a second to complete so I am not sure if anything was installed.

In device manager (with nonpresent drivers viewable) I tried looking up for traces of the driver install with no luck.

For those who have got the driver to work, please advise.

secretsquirrel · 08-12-2011, 02:19 PM

I'm surprised that it needs any drivers at all.

v300 · 08-12-2011, 02:24 PM

scottp999 · 08-12-2011, 02:59 PM

I installed it yesterday on Windows XP, same experience as far as no installer window.

All you need to do is go look in C:\Program Files\ and look for a folder named Silabs. If it's there and has stuff in it, you should be good to go.

pinky_and_me · 08-12-2011, 03:01 PM

Now try plugging in the cable from the procede when the car is on and see if it asks you for drivers or if you get a new serial port.
If it asks for drivers just point to the directory where you unzipped the drivers.

OpenFlash · 08-12-2011, 03:36 PM

Hi guys,
I just added a READ ME file to the driver download folder. Just download it again and give it a read. It explains everything

v300 · 08-12-2011, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the reponse guys. To bad the process is not a quick install. Hmm do you guys think it matters if driver is from x64 or x86... or am I supposed to point towards one of the slabbus/slabser files?

OpenFlash · 08-12-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v300

Thanks for the reponse guys. To bad the process is not a quick install. Hmm do you guys think it matters if driver is from x64 or x86... or am I supposed to point towards one of the slabbus/slabser files?

Please read the read me file. You don't have to do any of that. It's very simple.

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v300 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '11 335is DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (north) Fullerton, CA iTrader: (12)	Rev3 USB Driver Installer Question Hi Guys, I have a Rev3 USB driver installation question. I am running Windows 7 Professional on my laptop. Per instruction I have not connected the laptop to the internet. Once I have, unzipped the Rev3 USB Driver Installer file, the only executable file I can find is "PreInstaller." When I double clicked on the file, I did not see a standard Windows Installer window, however, I did get a Program Compatibility Assistant window with a "this program might not have installed correctly" prompt. The prompt asks for a 'Reinstall using recommended settings' or 'This program installed properly.' Note the process took half a second to complete so I am not sure if anything was installed. In device manager (with nonpresent drivers viewable) I tried looking up for traces of the driver install with no luck. For those who have got the driver to work, please advise. __________________ V300 '11 BSM 335is '08 Tiag 335i Coupe w/ Active Steering SOLD
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secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	I'm surprised that it needs any drivers at all.
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scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	I installed it yesterday on Windows XP, same experience as far as no installer window. All you need to do is go look in C:\Program Files\ and look for a folder named Silabs. If it's there and has stuff in it, you should be good to go.
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pinky_and_me Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 294 Posts Drives: N54 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Now try plugging in the cable from the procede when the car is on and see if it asks you for drivers or if you get a new serial port. If it asks for drivers just point to the directory where you unzipped the drivers.
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v300 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '11 335is DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (north) Fullerton, CA iTrader: (12)	Thanks for the reponse guys. To bad the process is not a quick install. Hmm do you guys think it matters if driver is from x64 or x86... or am I supposed to point towards one of the slabbus/slabser files? __________________ V300 '11 BSM 335is '08 Tiag 335i Coupe w/ Active Steering SOLD
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