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Johnnynjr 06-26-2013 08:07 PM

Windows 8.1 Preview
 
I guess I'll be the first to ask, any idea how to get the drivers to work with the Windows 8.1 Consumer Preview? Driver install package says the OS is not supported. Using compatibility mode to install does not work either. Tried pointing at the driver in the Windows.old directory from the previously working Windows 8 install, but it isn't recognized. Also, captured the install files and tried to point at them manually to update the drivers, all to no avail. I'll keep trying, don't want to lose my 3 monitor setup:(

TBolt 06-26-2013 09:15 PM

http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61769

Are these the drivers you used? Before I found these drivers, I was in reboot hell. Everything is working very well so far now that I have the drivers for 8.1.

Thank you, DisplayLink, for a fast release.

P.S.: Will these beta drivers auto-update to final release? Or, do we need to re-install later?

sgtiger 06-27-2013 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBolt (Post 69981)
http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61769

Are these the drivers you used? Before I found these drivers, I was in reboot hell. Everything is working very well so far now that I have the drivers for 8.1.

Thank you, DisplayLink, for a fast release.

P.S.: Will these beta drivers auto-update to final release? Or, do we need to re-install later?

Ditto, ended my reboot hell as well!

The ONLY thing I can't seem to fix is to independently set scaling to all three monitors. It adjusts scaling on the big external monitors and not the tablet/laptop screen.

Other than that, I have all three screens up and running, my Helix tablet screen is just tiny. :-)

jdbnet 06-27-2013 02:18 PM

Network Connection
 
Prior to the 8.1 upgrade, I connected wirelessly. Now when the Targus DisplayLink is connected, I can only connect with the wired connection. I tried disabling the card, but that did not allow the wireless to work. I disconnected and even cycled power on the wireless. No Joy.

Other than that, so far so good. The Surface Pro + DisplayLink is a fantastic combination.

BTW, I was really suppressed to find a driver (even a beta). Kudos to DisplayLink! I'll give special mention to this on my FaceBook... https://www.facebook.com/JdbConsultantsInc

Johnnynjr 06-27-2013 03:57 PM

Those beta drivers worked. I don't know how I missed them. Thanks to everyone who replied, and kudos again that they are available so quickly!!

jdowsett 06-27-2013 08:53 PM

A couple issues
 
I can no longer spread my RDP over multiple screens after the Win 8.1 preview. It also seems like my monitors are scaling different than before - but I can't really say exactly how - I just notice the difference. Its like my tablet is try to match my monitor. Thxs for the drivers so quickly btw. Not sure if this is a DisplayLink Issue or Win 8.1 issue.

Surface Pro running 8.1 with HP branded displaylink.

Alzero 06-27-2013 08:58 PM

Windows 8.1 Preview
 
I had the same problem. I fixed it by going to the charms bar on the right side of the screen, selecting devices, selecting project, and then extend. It will stop your first external from mirroring your main windows unit and your second external will also work fine.

I have now run into another problem, I just updated the latest upgrades to the windows 8.1 preview and it has knocked out my diplay link box. 8.1 reports that it cannot get a valid address from the unit. My second external is dark.

Any ideas or help for this?

JamesH 06-27-2013 09:10 PM

Hi guys,

If you find any issues please create a new thread and be sure to attach the debug logs.

Thanks,
James

JamesH 06-27-2013 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdowsett (Post 70000)
I can no longer spread my RDP over multiple screens after the Win 8.1 preview. It also seems like my monitors are scaling different than before - but I can't really say exactly how - I just notice the difference. Its like my tablet is try to match my monitor. Thxs for the drivers so quickly btw. Not sure if this is a DisplayLink Issue or Win 8.1 issue.

Surface Pro running 8.1 with HP branded displaylink.

Hi,

I think the scaling is a feature of Windows 8.1.

I'll check on this.

Thanks,
James

Alzero 06-27-2013 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesH (Post 70004)
Hi guys,

If you find any issues please create a new thread and be sure to attach the debug logs.

Thanks,
James

I would but I am not a developer. Latest updates to Windows 8.1 preview have taken down my Targus Beyond HD Adapter.

I have also attempted to uninstall the beta drivers, they appear to be deleted, but on reinstalling the drivers the setup program exits soon after startup saying that the latest version is installed. Somehow even though the drivers get deleted from the control panel - they seem to persist.


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