Device driver ref cd will not install on win xp

[jworkley]

I am trying to install Labview 8.0 device drive reference cd on my win xp computer.  Labview 8.0 installed fine.  The device driver reference cd starts up, says it is looking for win explorer 4.0 or newer, then gives a message to go to microsoft to install win explorer and stops the installation.  I have version 6.0.2900 of explorer installed.  Any suggestions on how to get around this issue?

Please email response to jworkley@aol.com.  Thanks.

[Tom_W_[DE]]

Hi jworkley-

Have you had success in installing the same device driver CD on other machines?  There is the possibility that your installer CD is corrupt, but all of the drivers are available for download from ni.com.  Which drivers do you need specifically?  For example, NI-DAQmx 8.0 and NI-VISA 3.4.1 are available for seperate download and installation.  This method will be quicker and will help you avoid installing software you wouldn't otherwise need.

Hopefully this helps-

[jworkley]

Thanks for the suggestion.  I have downloaded the software and will see if that will install.  The other drivers I will download as I need them.  I have not tried the CD on another computer, but will do so when I have a chance.

Jim