Installation_Guide_for_WindowsXP.pdf

Future Technology Devices International Ltd

Application Note AN_104

FTDI Drivers Installation guide for

Windows XP

Document Reference No. FT_000093

Version 1.0

Issue Date: 2008-09-23

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction............................................................................................ 4

2 Installing CDM Drivers .......................................................................... 5

2.1 Installing Via The Found New Hardware Wizard ............................................... 5

2.2 Installing Using DPInst ..................................................................................... 13

2.3 Installing From Windows Update ..................................................................... 14

3 Uninstalling CDM Drivers .................................................................... 15

4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 16

4.1 Windows XP Cannot Find Drivers For My Device ........................................... 16

4.2 Windows XP Forces A Reboot After Installing a Device ................................ 16

4.3 Driver Installation Fails And Windows XP Gives Error Code 10 ................... 16

4.4 Windows XP Displays An Error And Then Terminates Installation .............. 16

5 Contact Information............................................................................. 18

Appendix A Î Revision History ................................................................. 19

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List of Figures

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Figure 4.1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 17