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Step 1: Driver Acquisition

• Automatic Install: In newer versions of MCGS software, the driver may install automatically via a pre-installed driver store.
• Manual Install: If Windows prompts "Device driver software was not successfully installed," navigate to the Device Manager. You will see a device listed under "Other devices" usually named "MCGS HMI" or with a yellow exclamation mark.

1. The HMI enumerates as a vendor-specific device (VID 0483 for STM32-based units or similar).
2. Windows requests a driver.
3. The MCGS driver installs a .inf file and a .sys file (kernel-level driver).
4. The driver creates a virtual COM port (e.g., COM3, COM4) or a direct download channel.
5. The MCGS Embedded Configuration Software (e.g., MCGSE Pro, or older Embedded 7.7) detects this port for project transfer.

Typical installation steps:

• VCP: appears under "Ports (COM & LPT)" with assigned COM port.
• USB device: appears under "Universal Serial Bus controllers" or vendor-specific node.
• HID: appears under "Human Interface Devices".

Method 1: Automatic Installation (Recommended)