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12 November 2015

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How to Install Windmill and Data Acquisition Devices under Windows 7

  1. Run the Windmill installer (setup.exe) and install the Windmill software. At the end of installation the ConfIML program will run.
  2. Connect your USB devices, for example Microlink 75x, Microlink 770 or Microlink 3000, as detailed in their user manuals.
  3. From the Windows Start menu select Control Panel and choose Devices and Printers.
  4. Right-click on the Unknown device and select Properties.
  5. Go to the Hardware tab and choose the Properties button there.
  6. From the Driver tab choose Update Driver then Browse my Computer for Driver Software
    Browsing for the Drivers
  7. For Windows 64-bit systems: Select c:\windmill\drivers64\ and click Next
    For Windows 32-bit systems: Select c:\windmill\drivers\ and click Next
    (Where c:\windmill is wherever you installed your windmill software)
  8. If you receive a Windows security message, choose "Install this software anyway".

Once installed the green light will come on on your hardware device, indicating the device is ready for use.

In the ConfIML program, make any selections necessary with your hardware. See the ConfIML Help or the Windows with "your Hardware" Manual for more details.

Any questions e-mail techsupport@windmill.co.uk or ring +44 (0)161 834 6688. More technical support help….