Infinity USB Unlimited & Windows 7

**shlocker** · 30-11-09, 07:30 PM

The Infinity USB Unlimited worked ok in windows 98, xp, & vista.
I now have windows 7 to a new laptop, and having problems.
First to run Infinity USB you must right click and run software as administrator, otherwise device will be shown as not connected.
This is a known problem and should be fixed with an update.
BUT
When I go to Virtual Com Port (VCP) mode and start 3rd party programs like, EMK, FmCard etc. I get communiction failure, failed to open comport.
In device manager I cannot see a setting for comports?
I have looked for setting up virtual comports and installed drivers but still no luck.
Any ideas what else I can try?

**joezep** · 01-12-09, 01:25 AM

have you looked under "devices and printers". click on start button and it will be on your right, you might be lucky.

**shlocker** · 01-12-09, 08:33 PM

Have already tried there no luck.
Cant see ports anywhere in device manager

**joezep** · 01-12-09, 11:47 PM

Have you tried to install the VCP software in compatibility mode and pick vista.

**shlocker** · 02-12-09, 09:36 AM

I picked XP SP3
I will also try Vista.

**shlocker** · 03-12-09, 08:42 PM

All working now.
The upgrade to windows 7 from Vista was the problem with infinity already on the Vista setup.
Just re-installing over the top wasnt working.
A simple uninstall & re-install fixed problem.
How simple was that yet it took so long to work out.

**bigfella08** · 03-12-09, 10:03 PM

That saves me pulling mine out of the cupboard to test....well done

**joezep** · 04-12-09, 12:38 AM

He he... the most obvious thing staring in your face, could take hours to workout. Glad you found the problem it will help others.

**perimbean** · 22-12-09, 04:26 PM

Hi!

I would like to find out from you. For the product, Infinity USB Unlimited, does it supercede the kit I bought from Jaycar. I do understand that this item "Infinity USB Unlimited" supports many card formats. As for the Jaycar kit, I've built up the item, Full Function Smart Card Reader / Programmer Kit ( found here )

But I have got problems getting it connected/read from XP / Vista environment. Hence, I'm looking for alternative readers/programmers and would gladly appreciate if anyone can point me to the right direction (I know, it's kind of off-topic but still there's too many variants out there for me to know/distinguish.)

Thanks for reading.

Cheers!
perimbean