Windows 7 Forums Search
Welcome to Windows 7 Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows 7. The Windows 7 forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.


Windows 7 - XP Mode and hardware drivers


 
05-04-2010   #1


Windows 7
 
 

XP Mode and hardware drivers

Can anyone tell me if XP mode will be the solution to this scenario: I have a midi/audio controller (Tascam US-428) which is no longer supported, hence no drivers for Windows 7 However, the software that I use in conjunction (via USB) with the controller (Cubase) runs fine in Windows 7. If I install the XP hardware drivers for the controller in XP mode, will they still work when I run Cubase in Windows 7?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
05-04-2010   #2


Windows 7 Professional
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by nfhopmike View Post
Can anyone tell me if XP mode will be the solution to this scenario: I have a midi/audio controller (Tascam US-428) which is no longer supported, hence no drivers for Windows 7 However, the software that I use in conjunction (via USB) with the controller (Cubase) runs fine in Windows 7. If I install the XP hardware drivers for the controller in XP mode, will they still work when I run Cubase in Windows 7?
No. The drivers in Xp mode would only work if the software and the USB device were also running under Xp mode (hint: Slow).

However, that audio controller simply will never work in this scenario. If it is a PCI or god forbid, ISA device, you cannot install them in VirtualPC.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply


Thread Tools



Similar Threads for: XP Mode and hardware drivers
Thread Forum
Solved W7, Drivers or Hardware? Crashes and Debugging
XP Mode for Older Hardware Virtualization
XP Mode hardware recognition possible?? Virtualization
Hardware and Integration in XP mode Virtualization
Does XP mode supports old hardware drivers too? Virtualization


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:15 AM.



Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30