arduino uno driver installation

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i got the new arduino uno board, but i am not able to install its drivers.
i use windowsXP.
help help help!!!!!!!

2

Can you define "I am not able to"...
Why are you not able?

3

i mean,the driver is not installing
i am new to it

4

Did you follow this : http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows

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I just got my Uno the installation on XP was a quick easy 5 step process;

    1. Download the software : http://arduino.cc/en/Main/software
    1. Unzip the software : unzip arduino-00xx0win.zip into c:\Program Files\
    1. Shortcut icon : open c:\Program Files\arduino-00xx\ (xx is the version # ), Right Click Arduino.exe sendto->Desktop (create shortcut)
  • 4: Plug in your Arduino : Use the USB cable. Wait for pop up box
  • 5: Add new hardware :
  • Skip searching the internet - click the next box when prompted to do so
  • Install from a specific location - click "install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
  • Chose the location - c:\Program Files\arduino-00xx\drivers
  • Finished :slight_smile: