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17 years ago

Couldn't install usb blaster driver on HP dv4-1020us notebook (64bit Vista)

Hello, I have installed the Quartus-II 8.0 SP1 on HP dv4-1020us notebook (64bit Windows Vista), the software is runing fine. When I plug in the usb blaster cable which connects to a Terasic DE3 bo...
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17 years ago

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"the driver's digital signature is not certified and this version of Windows requires the certified signature to install the dirver". Wondering if this is the cause for the problem.

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Seems it is. This is not just a warning, Vista 64-bit requires signed drivers, and Altera drivers seem to be unsigned.

You would need to contact Altera.