Anyone know how to register a driver without having to re-install the DXbase 2003 program?? Seems that DriverX didn't register when I installed the program.
73, Joe WL7M >Ouch ouch ouch.....brain freeze! Well, I'm learning about computers, >Bill! Thanks! > >I checked the DriverX.sys and DriverX.vxd, and they are only in the >Scientific Solutions folder, not in the Drivers directory. I will copy >them to that folder. > >The Device Manager Show Hidden Devices did NOT reflect DriverX. Guess >that may be the issue. Now all I need to know is how to "register" it..... > >Thanks for your help! > >Joe - the new guy >WL7M > >At 12:53 PM 2/4/2003, you wrote: >>Ok >>Well I don't use the lpt port, I use com ports. So I hope the my ideas >>apply. >>If the I/O address of the lpt matches the range listed in the Registry than >>we should look at two other issues. >>1. Are the files DriverX.sys & DriverX.vxd which can be found in the DXBase >>directory also in Windows/System32/Drivers directory. >>They should have been placed there during the Installation. If not, >>copy/paste them into there. >> >>2. In Device Manager, Click on View and select Show Hidden Devices. >>Back in Device Manager, select Non-Plug and Play Drivers >>If DriverX is not included that means that the driver was not 'Registered'. >>Sometimes it appears but is 'grayed' out. >>If 'grayed' out, a right click will 'Enable' it. >> >>Here's where I fall down. I can never remember the commands to "Register a >>Driver" >>It's done from the 'Run' command box. >>Maybe one of our readers can refresh my old, feeble, Alzheimer's mind. >> >>Hope this helps
