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Sincere apologies for this simple task that I'm sure I should know BUT! How do I install a driver from a .zip file?

Action center says I need a driver (CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers) and gives me a link (silabs.com) from which I download the .Zip file for my W7 version.


Now that I have the .zip file, what do I do to install the driver? OR, can you point me to an existing thread that covers this.

Thank you for any assistance
 

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Have you tried the 64 exe File Installer ? ...
 

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I always extract all files from a zip file, right click on the zip and click Extract all...
Read the ReleaseNotes.txt
You probably just need to run the CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe and follow the installer instructions.
 

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Maxie

Thanks for answering but I don't know what you mean by "the 64 exe file installer" !

DavidE

Thanks also for answering. I hoped the release notes would help with installation BUT it only says
"Driver Installation
-------------------

See Kit User's Guide for installation instructions."

and (you guessed it) I dont know what that is either.

Should I just try extracting through he Zip wizard to desktop and then double click the "CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe" and follow instrucitons?

Thanks
 

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mugelbbub said:
Should I just try extracting through he Zip wizard to desktop and then double click the "CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe" and follow instrucitons?
Click to expand...

Yes, that's what i would do.

fyi,
I also scan the zip file, and the extracted exe at VirusTotal before running the exe.
https://www.virustotal.com/
If i see any malware found, i research best i can before installing.
 

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Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
CPU
AMD Athlon II x4 620
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
Memory
6GB GSkill DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
Sound Card
on board Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
PSU
Corsair 500 W
Case
Rosewill mid tower
Cooling
CM 90mm rifle
Keyboard
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
Mouse
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
Internet Speed
Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
Antivirus
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2 multi-boot PC's
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Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.

Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.

Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.
Thank you both for your input.

Regards
 

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You're welcome and glad to see you have it solved :)
 

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PC/Desktop
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Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
CPU
AMD Athlon II x4 620
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
Memory
6GB GSkill DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
Sound Card
on board Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
PSU
Corsair 500 W
Case
Rosewill mid tower
Cooling
CM 90mm rifle
Keyboard
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
Mouse
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
Internet Speed
Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
Antivirus
Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
Browser
Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
Other Info
2 multi-boot PC's
Mainly HTPC/Office/Gen purpose (no gaming).
Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.

Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.

Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.
Glad you got it sorted thanks to Davids help ...
 

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