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README File for MCP2200 Driver Installation Tool
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Microchip Technology, Inc.

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

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Important Information
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**** Certain portions of the MCP2200 Driver Installation Tool are copyright
Microsoft, Inc., and used under license ****

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How to Use
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---- DRIVER INSTALLATION ----
Basic Usage:
Start the driver installation (Normal install wizard window):
1. Double-click the executable file within the appropriate folder for
your system (x86 for 32-bit OS and x64 for 64-bit OS).

Advanced Usage:
Run the driver installation in transparent/hidden mode:
1. Use the following command line options when running dpinst.exe: /sw

How to check for success/failure when running this tool during another
software installation:
1. Tool runs and attempts to install the driver.
2. Installation result is given in wizard window (in normal mode)
3. If the transparent/hidden mode is used, check the application return
code or the dpinst log file created in the system
directory. More on this at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/windows/hardware/ff544790%28v=VS.85%29.aspx and
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/windows/hardware/ff548674%28v=VS.85%29.aspx
4. If installation was successful, an entry is made under
"Programs/Features" ("Add/Remove Programs" in Windows XP) for the
driver. This can be avoided by using the following command line
switch: /sa

---- DRIVER UNINSTALL ----

To uninstall this driver, simply double-click the entry in "Programs and Features"
(Windows 7) or "Add/Remove Programs" (Windows XP)
found in the Control Panel.

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Versioning History
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Version 1.1 (Released 08/29/2012):
- Updated tool to include the new MCP2200 driver version (v1.2).

Version 1.00 (Released 08/15/2012):

- Initial Release

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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