Windows 7 Unknown Device FIXED

hi
Can you hlep me to instal driver of Arduino nano V3.0?
I have problem uploading to board?
this message of problem:

Sketch uses 450 bytes (1%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30,720 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2,039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2,048 bytes.
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x9d

Win7 Pro failed to install Micro driver for me also. Swapped USB cable with a newer cable and Micro device drivers loaded 1st time I plugged the board in.

I have the same problem and I really don't know how to solve this issue. Can anyone please help?

this worked

thank you

SOLVED!!!
I was having the same problem but none of the solutions here was working so I just tried this random idea of just powering the Arduino Uno board with the DC jack and hitting reset, and then when I unplugged it from that and connected to the computer via USB all of a sudden its working just fine! :smiley:

My pc crashes by doing this any help?

Hi!

I have the same problem. I tried out all of the existing trouble shooting i found on the internet, and in this topic too. When i point for win7 to the optimal driver, its automatically sending the (Code10) error message. I ignored this wrong working and updated the driver, but the error message didnt change. I tried to copy the .inf files to the windows folder and went trough the instructions, but it neither help.
Now im totally confused from seeing everyone else solved this problem, except me. I thought this circuit may damaged, or unusable, than my friend said he used it without any problem, so i stand in total puzzled front of this problem.

had the same problem, was pulling my hair out, then tried this and fixed problem in minutes.THANK YOU

Hi!

I solved my problem!
While the usb/rs232 chip didnt want to communicate with the operating system, neither whith the Flip, I checked chip and i realised its not an atmel chip but a chinese wc340g. After updating the correct driver for this element everything gone correct.

Hi folks!

I´ve also solved the driver problem.
For my experiments, I use a Windows 7 pro x64 VMWare.
It was not possible to install driver.
After a long search i´ve find the problem.
In the virtual machine settings under usb controller --> USB compatibility was choosed 3.0.
I´ve corrected it in 2.0, make a restart and voila, i see a Arduino Uno under COM3.

Perhaps it help sombody.

I could not find the PORTS of step 4...

Thanks. You saved my day :slight_smile:

The problem with USB port that change to unknown device is happening more or less every second day.

Today it was not possible to get it back. All Arduino drivers was "lost". Tried the option "Have disk" but no mather which *.inf file I use, I get the message:

"This folder you specified doesn't contain any compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make use it is designed to work with Windows for X64 based systems."

No I'm not longer able to connect the Arduino to this computer. Have tired everything and nothing seem to help.

Any other suggestion how to fix this problem?

@thehardwareman

It sounds like you could have possibly broken the IDE by swapping drivers or something.
Attached some clean up instructions for a re- install.

However when it comes to drivers we also have to know if its a clone or a true Arduino as there can be differences in the drivers used.
I suggest you READ THIS to help you get the best out of the forum.

Depending on the OS version you may also have to turn off DRIVER ENFORCEMENT in some versions of windows.
Or use the INSTALL AS ADMINISTRATOR option.
Google has plenty of information for those two terms to help you further.

Bob.

CLEAN UP BEFORE INSTALLING ANOTHER COPY OF THE IDE OR ARDUINO CREATE.pdf (347 KB)

The UNO 3 was connected to the PC and a external 12 V supply. When I disconnected the unit from the power supply, I was able to fix it.

BTW, when I get problems with uploading (when getting a "avrdude: stk500_getsync() attemts ..." message), I also have to disconnect the UNO 3 from the power supply. Sometime also disconnect all devices connected to the I/O pins (like I2C devices and devices connected to the digital pins 0 -> 13).

Thanks for the update.
Yes always remove ANYTHING connect to an Arduino to rule out that area before further testing.

Have fun.

Bob.

Thank you OP! Spent way too long trying to find an answer to this problem.