Support Note Driver Upgrade Guide for Windows This guide describes how to upgrade existing drivers to CANLIB driver package version 3.8. The information given here is also valid for other upgrades, since the steps are basically the same.  1.  Locate present CANLIB driver version. Open the Control Panel. Double-click on the CAN Hardware icon. Clicking on the "i"-button opens a window with information about present CANLIB driver version.    2. Depending on the present CANLIB driver version. You must read the entire section before you can proceed.   If your present CANLIB driver version is 3.4 or higher, go on to step 6 in this guide.  If your present CANLIB driver version is 3.3 or lower, go on to step 3 in this guide. If you have downloaded and installed the special "Vector-replacing" driver from our web site, go on to step 3 in this guide. This driver is what you will use if you must use CANalyzer/CANoe version 4.1 (SP 1) or lower versions with Kvaser hardware.   3. Identify appropriate program. Use the "Driver Routine Removal Program Table" shown below to identify the appropriate cleanup program.  Driver Routine Removal Program Table Icon Program Comments Driver Routine Removal Program for CANLIB 3.3 or newer.   Driver Routine Removal Program for CANLIB 3.2 or older.  Please note that "cleanup_vector.exe" will damage a CANcardX installation.   Driver Routine Removal Program for Vector-compatible drivers.  Please note that  "cleanup_vector.exe" will damage a CANcardX installation.  4. Download. Download the appropriate cleanup program from our Software Download Area [Support->Download]. If you got the Kvaser CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM Driver and click "Browse the CD" and choose "Drivers".   5. Remove drivers. Run the cleanup program and follow the on-screen instructions. Restart the computer as directed by the cleanup program. 6. You are now ready to install CANLIB driver version 3.8. Download CANLIB 3.8 from our Software Download Area [Support->Downloads]. Go back to the Support Note Index. And follow the "Driver and Hardware Installation Guides For Windows" note.  Contact our Support Team. Back to Support Notes Index >>