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README for the MCP2200 Driver INF File
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Microchip Technology, Inc.

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System Requirements
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Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, and 8 (64 and 32 bit) - (ADMIN
PRIVILEGES ARE REQUIRED FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION)

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Important Information
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If you run into any of the listed problems below, installing a Windows hotfix may
resolve the issue. See below for details:
- "Code 10" error when installing driver:
Microsoft has identified an issue with the "usbser.sys" driver causing
performance issues and have created a fix.
Refer to Knowledge Base (KB) article "KB943198" at:
http://support.microsoft.com
The fix can be downloaded here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=F2F0A7C2-3B44-4D2E-
9640-E0D21818763E&displaylang=en

- Device Enumerates, but does not communicate on the CDC interface (Windows XP):
Microsoft has identified an issue with the "usbser.sys" driver causing
performance issues and have created a fix.
Refer to Knowledge Base (KB) article "KB935892" at:
http://support.microsoft.com
Note: The hotfix refers to issues with Windows XP Tablet PCs, however, this fix
also corrects the CDC communication issue.
The fix can be downloaded here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935892

- Driver loading issue in Windows XP

Microsoft has identified an issue with the "usbser.sys" driver may not load
when USB device uses IAD to define a function that has
multiple interfaces. Refer to Knowledge Base (KB) article "KB918365" at:
http://support.microsoft.com
Note: The hotfix refers to issues with Windows XP Tablet PCs, however, this fix
also corrects the CDC communication issue.
The fix can be downloaded here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918365

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Versioning History
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Version 1.2 (Driver version: 5.1.2600.3):
- Digitally signed by Microchip to allow for installation on the Windows 8
operating system.

Version 1.1 (Driver version: 5.1.2600.2):

- Use this driver (or a newer one if available) if device manufacturing code is
1002nnn or later.

Version 1.00 (Driver Version: 5.1.2600.0):

**** Use this driver if device manufacturing code is 1001nnn or earlier ****
- Initial Release
- NOTE: Devices that use this driver were early samples only, and are not common.

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Known Issues
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N/A

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Contact Information
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Main Website: http://www.microchip.com
Technical Support: http://support.microchip.com

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