TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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sundown101
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TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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Hello. I have a TrackIR4 that I purchased a number of years ago that has sat unused for about a year. I just got a new windows7 computer and wanted to use it again.

I plug the main device into a usb port, and windows loads the drivers and states that the device is functioning properly.

I downloaded version 5.1.3 from the website, clicked on properties and selected run as administrator, and then installed the software.

When I open the software, no device is recognized. The red light is on, and the blue light blinks occasionally.

What steps should I take next?

Thanks In Advance
NaturalPoint - Mike
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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Hello -

Does the camera appear in the device manager?
sundown101
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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Mike-

Yes, it is in the device manager as TrackIR4
NaturalPoint - Mike
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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Try downloading and installing the TrackIR 4 software, found here.

You shouldn't need to uninstall TrackIR5, they can exist simultaneously.

Is it properly recognized in 4?
sundown101
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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I installed the version 4 software. I opened it, and then tried connecting the camera. Still doesn't recognized it.

Then I tried connecting the camera first and then the software, but when I double click on the software icon the program doesn't open.

Tried restarting the computer. Opened the software first, connected the camera and still not recongized. When I went to close the program, I got the program not responding error.
The TrackIR is still in the device manager.

Also, my new monitor is 3D ready and I have Nvidia 3D with IR glasses installed. Is this a problem?

Is there anyway to check if the camera is functional without opening the software? Any other ideas on what next?

Thanks
NaturalPoint - Mike
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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The best way would probably be to see if you can install it on another computer. Would this be possible?
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Re: TrackIR4 not recognized by software

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Can do. Will try it tomorrow.
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