Can't get it installed

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stefaandk
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Can't get it installed

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Haven't used my trackir for a while and when I wanted to use it again it wasn't working. No device detected in the software.

So I uninstalled/reinstalled it but the machine boots with "Found new hardware wizard", I choose install automatically (the latest software is installed) but I get cannot install this hardware because cannot find necessary software.

Tried to remove the device from device manager, used the registry fix thing here as well which was successful but I still cannot install.
VincentG
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Re: Can't get it installed

Post by VincentG »

What type of system?

What OS?

What version of the TrackIR software?

Have you tried the device on another system?

Are you plugging in directly to the system, or are you using a hub?

Have you tried isolating the device on the USB ports?

Have you tried turn off any kind of power save feature for your USB ports?

In the "Device Manager" you can right click the "USB Root Hub"(s), that show, and then select properties. On the power management tab, uncheck the box that allows the computer to turn off the USB port to save power (i.e. uncheck the box). Sometimes that has an impact on the connectivity of the devices.
stefaandk
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Re: Can't get it installed

Post by stefaandk »

Running XP, latest software

Tried different ports, no power saving.

Just plugged into another system running Vista and same deal, does not even get detected. The 4 red LEDs come on on the unit but that's all.

This is my second unit already. :(
VincentG
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Re: Can't get it installed

Post by VincentG »

Please email support, withthe following info.....

What is the Serial # of the device?
It should be located on the end of the cable, near the USB plug, or on the underside of the device.

Could you send us a copy of the Setupapi.log file?
It should be located in the C:\Windows folder

Have you tried the device on another system?

Are you plugging in directly to the system, or are you using a hub?

Have you tried isolating the device on the USB ports?

Have you tried turn off any kind of power save feature for your USB ports?

In the "Device Manager" you can right click the "USB Root Hub"(s), that show, and then select properties. On the power management tab, uncheck the box that allows the computer to turn off the USB port to save power (i.e. uncheck the box). Sometimes that has an impact on the connectivity of the devices.

Could you attach a screen shot of your Device Manager (showing USB), and tracking screen (TrackIR software -> View -> Tracking)?

To make Print Screen work, you must save an image of what's displayed on-screen to the clipboard and then paste it into a document where it can be printed.

Windows Help: Print Screen

To do this, follow this procedure:

1. Maximize the window you'd like to capture.
2. To copy/capture the current window, hold down ALT + Print Scrn at the same time. To capture the entire screen, just press Print Scrn alone.
3. Open a new document in MS Paint, MS Word, MS Photo Editor, or Adobe PhotoShop.
4. Paste the screen shot by holding down CTRL and V at the same time.
5. Save the document as a .JPG or .JPEG file and send it in.
stefaandk
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Re: Can't get it installed

Post by stefaandk »

Hi,

I sent the details via email yesterday.

Thanks
VincentG
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Re: Can't get it installed

Post by VincentG »

Answered in email as well..........
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