Thanks for the info, however, I had already tried everything. The apple device driver was never on my computer, however, I was able to install it after installing a program called 'Driver Update' for some reason when I downloaded the 'Apple mobile device driver' it did not install, but after downloading the driver update program, there was no problem and the file installed without a hitch. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located in androidsdk extras google usbdriver.) Click Next to install the driver. Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 and higher with the new driver: Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port.
Many computer hardware components, like a video card, sound card, or motherboard, require drivers to be installed to function properly. How a driver is saved and packaged determines how it is installed. Below is information about each of the methods developers use to distribute their drivers and install them in Microsoft Windows. Additionally, there are some general insights to help prevent frustrations during the process.
TipIn most situations, the drivers are installed after the hardware has been installed or connected to the computer. If you need help installing hardware, see: How to install computer hardware.
Drivers from a CD or DVD
Almost all computer and hardware manufacturers include a group of drivers for different hardware devices and often for each of the supported versions of Windows. For example, the driver CD you receive with your printer likely contains the drivers for many different printers and may not have the printer you purchased. When installing the drivers, make sure you are install the drivers for your printer and not another printer model. Also, make sure you are installing it for the version of Windows you are running on your computer.
Below is an example of how a file structure may look on your disc.
For example, if you had a PrinterA200 and were using Windows XP, you would find your drivers in the PrinterA200WinXP folder. Once the location of the drivers is found, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. If the folder contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver using an executable. If the directory contains .inf files, you can install the driver using an inf or use the 'have disk' option during the install.
TipIf you have a CD with drivers, but the computer has no functioning disc drive, you can also download the drivers. Or, if you have access to another computer, you can copy the drivers from the CD to a USB flash drive. For help with copying files, see: How to copy files.
Installing drivers from a USB drive or floppy
After the drivers are copied to a USB flash drive, floppy, or another drive, they can also be installed from that drive. Once the drive is connected to the computer, open Windows Explorer and then the drive letter for the computer drive. For example, if you have a USB drive that is assigned the E: drive when connected, you would open the E: drive.
Once the drivers are found on the drive, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. If the directory contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver using an executable. If the directory contains .inf files, you can install the driver using an inf or use the 'have disk' option during the install. If the drivers are compressed into a .zip file, you need to uncompress the file.
Downloading and installing a driver
TipIf you have not yet downloaded the drivers, you can find drivers for your computer through the computer or device manufacturer. For links to the websites of prominent computer hardware manufacturers, see our hardware drivers index.
TipIf you're downloading drivers to install on another device, you can copy or extract the files to a USB flash drive and connect it to the other computer.
After the drivers are downloaded, you must determine how the drivers are packaged. If the directory contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver using an executable. If the directory contains .inf files, you can install the driver using an inf or use the 'have disk' option during the install. If the drivers are compressed into a .zip file, you need to uncompress the file.
TipWhen extracting the drivers, remember where the folder containing the drivers is located since it needs to be known during the driver installation process. We recommend extracting files to a folder on the Windows desktop, as it's an easy place to remember.
Installing a driver from an executable
Today, many computer and hardware manufacturers are pre-packaging their drivers into executable files or have the drivers installed through the setup file. Double-clicking the executable or setup file should install the drivers to the computer for you.
NoteThe executable may be packaged in a compressed file, which means before looking for the setup file, it needs to be uncompressed. For help with uncompressing a file, see: How to extract or decompress a compressed file. If, after uncompressing the file, it still doesn't contain an executable file, setup file, or doesn't install your hardware device, continue with the below recommendations.
Finally, if you're successful with installing your drivers and the computer asks to reboot the computer, make sure to reboot the computer after the driver is installed.
Using the 'have disk' option to install drivers
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A computer or hardware manufacturer may place the drivers on a CD, diskette, or folder on the hard drive for Windows to find and use during its hardware detection. Below are steps on how to install drivers for a new device and upgrade a device's driver for this setup.
Installing a new device
- Open the Windows Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager, make sure the device you are attempting to install is not already listed from past install attempts. If the device is found, highlight and remove it from Device Manager to prevent any conflicts during the install.
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- Once Device Manager looks okay, reboot the computer.
- As the computer is rebooting, an Install new hardware wizard should appear if Windows detects the new hardware. Using this wizard, point Windows to the folder containing your drivers on the CD, diskette, USB flash drive, or the folder containing the files you downloaded.
If Windows does not detect any new hardware, open the Control Panel and double-click the Add hardware icon to run the hardware detection wizard. During the steps, you have the option to install custom Windows drivers from a location on disk. Choose to load drivers, then select the folder containing the drivers for your device.
NoteThe 'Add hardware' icon is only available in Windows XP and prior versions of Windows.
Once drivers are installed, reboot the computer.
Upgrading drivers for a pre-existing device
- Open the Windows Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager, locate the device you want to update.
- Right-click the device and click Properties.
- In the Properties window, click the Driver tab.
- Click the Update Driver button.
- In the Hardware Update Wizard, point Windows to the location of the updated driver files on your hard drive.
Once drivers are installed, reboot the computer.
Install a driver using a .inf file
Finally, if the above recommendations don't work, the installation instructions for drivers and hardware devices can be contained in the driver .inf file.
Locate the .inf file for your version of Windows. Right-click that file and choose the option for install.
NoteMake sure you install the correct .inf file and not a .inf file for another device or a different version of Windows.
Once you have right-clicked and installed the driver, reboot the computer.
One of the above three recommendations should have installed or updated the drivers successfully onto the computer. If you are still having difficulties getting the device to install, it is possible you are not encountering a hardware issue and not an issue with the drivers. Refer to the troubleshooting steps for your hardware device for additional help and information.
Additional information
- See the driver definition for further information and related links.
- August 22, 2019 2.9.8
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.8
Released
August 22, 2019
Type
ZIP
Filesize
3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 controller
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Added several internal interfaces for particular sensors (J003).
- January 25, 2019 2.9.6
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.6
Released
January 25, 2019
Type
ZIP
Filesize
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 controller
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Added missing Tonemapping Auto property.
- May 4, 2018 2.9.5
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.5
Released
May 4, 2018
Type
ZIP
Filesize
3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 controller
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Enabled tonemapping for 8bit video formats, e.g. Y800, RGB24 and RGB32.
- November 21, 2017 2.9.4
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.4
Released
November 21, 2017
Type
ZIP
Filesize
3.2MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Repaired not working J003 mono sensor pattern fix on particular video formats.
- This driver version is the last that works in Windows XP.
- January 9, 2017 2.9.3
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.3
Released
January 9, 2017
Type
ZIP
Filesize
3.2MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Added a pattern fix for J003 mono sensors.
- January 9, 2017 2.9.1
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.9.1
Released
January 9, 2017
Type
ZIP
Filesize
3.2MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Fixed the driver signature Code 52 error on new Windows 10 v1607 systems.
- January 15, 2016 2.8.9
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.8.9
Released
January 15, 2016
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Changed certificates so that the driver can also be installed in Vista.
- November 9, 2015 2.8.7
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.8.7
Released
November 9, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Fixed an error which can appear when using sharpness on older CPUs.
- October 20, 2015 2.8.5
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.8.5
Released
October 20, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Fixed a bug which can appear on LivePause call.
- July 15, 2015 2.8.0
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.8.0
Released
July 15, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.4MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Support of DFK ECU010-L34 with serial number property.
- Added tone mapping.
- February 17, 2015 2.7.33
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.7.33
Released
February 17, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.4MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- The Auto Focus Onepush Running flag now resets correctly after the auto focus has finished.
- February 5, 2015 2.7.32
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.7.32
Released
February 5, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.4MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Video format MJPG (2592x1944) of DFK AFU050-L34 camera can now be used.
- January 14, 2015 2.7.31
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.7.31
Released
January 14, 2015
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.3MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Support for IMX236 based cameras.
- Support for RGB64 color formats.
- Several performance improvements.
- June 6, 2014 2.7.9.1152
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.7.9.1152
Released
June 6, 2014
Type
ZIP
Filesize
2.1MB
Requirements
- Intel Core i3 or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Added new properties: Brightness, sharpness, de-noise, saturation, hue and contrast.
- Added new property: Highlight reduction.
- Added new property: White balance temperature controls.
- Pixelfix for Y16 cameras now works as expected.
- VideoControl_ExternalTrigger (DirectShow property) can now be set as expected.
- January 1, 2014 2.6.5.1014
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.6.5.1014
Released
January 1, 2014
Type
ZIP
Filesize
1.9MB
Requirements
- Intel Pentium IV or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- Fixed missing auto-gain for DFK AFU130.
- Fixed focus when start value is out of auto_focus_range.
- Fixed problem with AUTOFOCUS_ROI_RIGHT: minimum possibly wrong.
- Fixed auto focus ROI not working for 21*UC cameras.
- Fixed crash on load/connect with certain cameras 22/72xUC.
- Fixed previous exposure settings not being loaded on reconnect.
- Complete reworking of internal property system.
- Fixed Windows XP driver load crash.
- Fixed drop counter to be accessible from DirectShow.
- Fixed Windows 8 problem with certain video formats needing converters with standard DirectShow filters (e.g. Y800, capturing to an Y800 avi file was not possible).
- Fixed a problem with Windows 8 usbxhci driver not allowing transfers larger then 4 MB.
- February 26, 2013 2.4.14.851
Device driver for all The Imaging Source USB cameras except the 33U, 37U, 38U and AFU auto focus series.
Version
2.4.14.851
Released
February 26, 2013
Eventghost driver download for windows 10. EventGhost is an advanced, yet easy-to-use extensible automation tool for Windows. Users can create macros entirely through the GUI - you don't have to write a single line of code if you don't want to - and these macros are triggered by events, which can come from literally any device, program, or source with a corresponding plugin. EventGhost is very likely the only piece of software that will allow you to open your garage door with your Xbox controller. One of the best features about EventGhost is that it is extensible, and has over 300 unique extensions (plugins) available.
Type
ZIP
Filesize
1.9MB
Requirements
- Intel Pentium IV or similar, 2 GB RAM
- USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller (depends upon camera model)
- Graphics card with 24 or 32 bit
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)
- DirectX 9.0c or higher
Changelog
- WHQL certification.