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14 years ago

USB blaster installation problems in W7 64bit

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How can I install USB blaster in Windows 7 64 bit? it just can´t install the drivers correctly, every time I connect the tool to my PC it tries to install the already installed drivers but at the end it appears with an error and it doesn't work.

If I uninstall the drivers and try the whole process again it does the same and I can't make it work.

Do anybody know how can I install the drivers properly?

Thanks!!

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    13 years ago

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    People who want to avoid installing a complete version of Quartus just for the drivers should download the Quartus 11.1sp1 stand alone programmer from here:

    https://www.altera.com/download/software/prog-software/11.1sp1

    ...though it does take up roughly 800MB once installed!! Otherwise use the attached drivers

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    Works like a charm!

    -Uninstall the old driver on USB blaster (also select Delete driver software)

    -Remove the old drivers folder and copy the folder extracted from the zip

    -Reinstall the drivers and you are good to go!

    Thanks chnaideur!
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    13 years ago

    Perhaps try downloading and installing the stand alone programmer with a version that is compatible with your board? I for example found that one board of mine required version 10.1 to work.

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    13 years ago

    With Quartus II 11.2sp2 Win7 x64 chnaideur's solution worked beautifully :cool:.

    Thanks a lot chnaideur! :)
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    13 years ago

    --- Quote Start ---

    People who want to avoid installing a complete version of Quartus just for the drivers should download the Quartus 11.1sp1 stand alone programmer from here:

    https://www.altera.com/download/software/prog-software/11.1sp1

    ...though it does take up roughly 800MB once installed!! Otherwise use the attached drivers

    --- Quote End ---

    chnaideur's solution is really the only one that worked for me, tried many other ways people suggested with no luck. Chnaideur, many thanks to you!!
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    13 years ago

    HI,

    I am facing similar problem. I am using Quarus II 11.1 SP2 over Window-7.

    The programmer is not detecting the usb_blaster in its hardware setup......

    Please suggest... Is there any wayout ?

    From where can I get 11.0 sp1 version ?

    Has anybody checked this with new 12.0 version?
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    13 years ago

    Hi everyone.

    I am new on this.

    I am having the same problem. I am trying to run the USB-BLASTER in Quartus II 12.0 but when i open the Board Test System, the message is the next one : "java.land.exception : USB-BLASTER not detected."

    I have been trying as well with quartus 11.0 SP1, and the same message.

    Does somebody know what is happening? and why i cant even start the CYclone IV FPGA?

    Thanks in advance.

    Lucia