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           README File for MCP2200 Driver Installation Tool 
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                Microchip Technology, Inc.




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System Requirements
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Operating System:   Windows XP SP3 or later - (ADMIN PRIVILEGES ARE REQUIRED) 


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Important Information   
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**** Certain portions of the MCP2200 Driver Installation Tool are copyright Microsoft, Inc., and used under license ****


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How to Use   
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---- DRIVER INSTALLATION ----	
Basic Usage: 
	Start the driver installation (Normal install wizard window):
		1. Double-click the executable file within the appropriate folder for your system (x86 for 32-bit OS and x64 for 64-bit OS). 


Advanced Usage: 
	Run the driver installation in transparent/hidden mode:
		1. Use the following command line options when running dpinst.exe: /sw

	How to check for success/failure when running this tool during another software installation:
		1. Tool runs and attempts to install the driver.
		2. Installation result is given in wizard window (in normal mode)
		3. If the transparent/hidden mode is used, check the application return code or the dpinst log file created in the system 
		   directory.  More on this at: 
			http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff544790%28v=VS.85%29.aspx and
			http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff548674%28v=VS.85%29.aspx
		4. If installation was successful, an entry is made under "Programs/Features" ("Add/Remove Programs" in Windows XP) for the 
		   driver. This can be avoided by using the following command line switch: /sa    
		


---- DRIVER UNINSTALL ----		
To uninstall this driver, simply double-click the entry in "Programs and Features" (Windows 7) or "Add/Remove Programs" (Windows XP) 
found in the Control Panel.

  
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Versioning History
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Version 1.3 (Released 10/09/2014):
 - Updated tool to include the new MCP2200/MCP2221 driver version (v1.4).

Version 1.2 (Released 02/20/2013):
 - Updated tool to include the new MCP2200 driver version (v1.3).

Version 1.1 (Released 08/29/2012):
 - Updated tool to include the new MCP2200 driver version (v1.2).

Version 1.00 (Released 08/15/2012):
 - Initial Release
   

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Contact Information
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Main Website: 		http://www.microchip.com
Technical Support: 	http://support.microchip.com