Windows Server 2008 R2 support

prologix · 10-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fozi

I just purchased a Mimo and I'm very disappointed to find out that I couldn't run it on 2008R2 or 2003 (32bit).

I can understand the reason for not supporting an OS (dev time, testing, etc.) but please don't block the install. It would be nice just to have a pop-up that says "Hey this is unsupported OS. Do you want to continue?" I can't see any reason to block 2008R2 it's just Win7 with server licensing even the build numbers are the same.

Please. At least remove the block and sign the driver for R2.

I am in absolute agreement here. This is silly. Don't support it sure even though it's driver architecture is 99% of Windows 7, same core kernel etc.. but don't block the install.

As a tip you can download the very first beta and it does work on R2 but it's slow and buggy with screen refresh on my setup. Dunno if it's an Aero thing or not but it takes sometimes 4 to 5 seconds to switch between windows and this is on a fast Raid 0, Quad core machine.

Again we've had almost 100 views and 3 ppl post. I'm certain this is a larger problem than most are even posting and we've yet to see anything from the Display link staff even noting that we exist. If we don't get an answer in the next week or so I'm returning mine for a full refund at Sam's. That is where I bought it and I'll just buy a different solutions. It's a real shame this solution and our questions go unsupported and unanswered for so long. I'm sure we are going to get a post that says "IT'S BETA YOU IDIOT" and I totally understand that it is but having 0 communication with the dev team is also unacceptable too. Especially if they have this forum for communication and feedback for issues.

Slider-Override · 10-13-2009, 05:26 PM

Is there now a way to use it in Server 2008 R2 64Bit ?

It says Unsupportet OS

Please DisplayLink Support Team Help

nissimn · 10-13-2009, 09:21 PM

I join the above thread. Note that some software companies are using Windows Server 2008 X64 as their main desktop to run Hyper-V. If you do not support this OS, they will not be able to use DisplayLink-certified hardware to add monitors to their desktop.

Indeed, B1 driver works fine. We all want to enjoy from latest improvements, please do not completely block setup or at least enable command line switch to unblock it.

Slider-Override · 10-14-2009, 07:36 PM

The B1 driver says wrong driver

what am I doing wrong?

http://www.freepicload.com/view.php?...5fb5c722a8.png

The Device Manager says:

-USB-Display Adapter
->DisplayLink Display Adapter (0030)

If it works in your Windows 2008 R2 x64 Please uploaded a worling driver and tell me the URL.

rys · 10-14-2009, 11:51 PM

Not 100% sure on this, but you may be able to edit their setup file by using Microsoft Orca or InstEd.

I don't think the developers are watching this board at all or even care...

Slider-Override · 10-15-2009, 01:11 PM

, i will test it,

but last time i edit the driver, Windows Server 2008 R is Booting without USB Support ;( No USB Keyboard or USB Mouse, i can only undo this with a PS2 Keyboard

I have found the Microsoft Orca

but not the "InstEd." have you a url for me ?

now i test Orca, but i have never use this tool, i will test it.

Edit:

Both tools works only with msi files, the RC driver is a .exe file

rys · 10-16-2009, 04:47 AM

Sorry to hear that Orca can't open it. Sometimes it can open certain exe files even though they are not MSI format.

I did notice that it is possible to open setup.exe using 7-zip, which reveals DisplayLinkUpdater.exe

Not sure if DisplayLinkUpdater qualifies whether it is allowed to run on an OS or not, or if it contains enough of the software to get the USB adapter to work (and not just the driver.)

10-13-2009, 09:21 PM	#3
nissimn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Need Win2008 R2 X64 I join the above thread. Note that some software companies are using Windows Server 2008 X64 as their main desktop to run Hyper-V. If you do not support this OS, they will not be able to use DisplayLink-certified hardware to add monitors to their desktop. Indeed, B1 driver works fine. We all want to enjoy from latest improvements, please do not completely block setup or at least enable command line switch to unblock it.

10-14-2009, 07:36 PM	#4
Slider-Override Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	The B1 driver says wrong driver what am I doing wrong? http://www.freepicload.com/view.php?...5fb5c722a8.png The Device Manager says: -USB-Display Adapter ->DisplayLink Display Adapter (0030) If it works in your Windows 2008 R2 x64 Please uploaded a worling driver and tell me the URL. Last edited by Slider-Override; 10-14-2009 at 08:32 PM.

10-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
Slider-Override Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	, i will test it, but last time i edit the driver, Windows Server 2008 R is Booting without USB Support ;( No USB Keyboard or USB Mouse, i can only undo this with a PS2 Keyboard I have found the Microsoft Orca but not the "InstEd." have you a url for me ? now i test Orca, but i have never use this tool, i will test it. Edit: Both tools works only with msi files, the RC driver is a .exe file Last edited by Slider-Override; 10-15-2009 at 09:40 PM.

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10-13-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
Slider-Override Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	Is there now a way to use it in Server 2008 R2 64Bit ? It says Unsupportet OS Please DisplayLink Support Team Help

10-14-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
rys Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Not 100% sure on this, but you may be able to edit their setup file by using Microsoft Orca or InstEd. I don't think the developers are watching this board at all or even care...

10-16-2009, 04:47 AM	#7
rys Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Sorry to hear that Orca can't open it. Sometimes it can open certain exe files even though they are not MSI format. I did notice that it is possible to open setup.exe using 7-zip, which reveals DisplayLinkUpdater.exe Not sure if DisplayLinkUpdater qualifies whether it is allowed to run on an OS or not, or if it contains enough of the software to get the USB adapter to work (and not just the driver.)