Need help finding software download please

[Davax]

I have a Tasco Digital Microscope, new computer to load it into however I have misplaced the CD that has all the drivers on it. I have been searching for the drivers online with no luck. I have entered dozens of sites that show in Google that they have the software download I need but when I get to the site (even Tasco's) I find nothing of use. This is not a webcam so that driver does not work and that seems to be all I can find. The model of the microscope is 780200T. Anybody have an idea?

 

[Robert B]

The first link might be what you need. It's not a manual but and archive with the drivers. If the .exe doesnt work just use Winrar to extract the contents to a folder and you will have the drivers.

http://www.tasco.com/products/manuals/USB_Microscope_780200T.exe

Full support manuals and drivers

http://www.tasco.com/pages/instruction-manuals/

 

[Ahhzz]

https://archive.org/details/tasco-cd

This site has an ISO of the original disc for the model 780200T. I believe that's what you need. As for it not being a camera, technically speaking, it really is. It's just designed to work as a microscope.

 

[Davax]

http://www.tasco.com/products/manuals/USB_Microscope_780200T.exe

Thankyou, tried both the links before and again to no avail. I do appreciate the reply however.

https://archive.org/details/tasco-cd

This site has an ISO of the original disc for the model 780200T. I believe that's what you need. As for it not being a camera, technically speaking, it really is. It's just designed to work as a microscope.

I downloaded the file however when I extract and install, the program tells me that I have no video capture device

 

[natr0n]

I downloaded the file however when I extract and install, the program tells me that I have no video capture device

Make sure its plugged in while you install driver.

 

[Ahhzz]

I downloaded the file however when I extract and install, the program tells me that I have no video capture device

If you use the ISO, which appears to be the disc that you misplaced, and it still doesn't recognize the device, I would tend to think the issue lies another direction...

 

[Davax]

Make sure its plugged in while you install driver.

Although I am not the greatest techie around, I did ensure it was plugged in...LOL...and yes, I tried every USB port too!

 

[Steevo]

Ghostbuster, delete any left over instances and try again?

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/ghostbuster.html

 

[Ahhzz]

Although I am not the greatest techie around, I did ensure it was plugged in...LOL...and yes, I tried every USB port too!

that's always a good option However, I am concerned about the hardware. Everything in me says that the links Robert and I provided should work. The fact that it's not, indicates to me that there's a problem upstream. Either the device has failed, the cable is bad, something else... Do you have any way to hook it to another computer just to see if it tries to load drivers? If it does, I'd be manually pointing it at the drivers on the disc and saying "I know you don't believe me, but this really is what I have!"

 

[StefanM]

I downloaded the file however when I extract and install, the program tells me that I have no video capture device

Does the hardware appear in device manager? Without driver it should show a yellow bang.

Did you install Windows 10 on your new computer?
The aforementioned Tasco CD reads 2010, probably not Windows 10 compatible.

 

[95Viper]

@Davax... I believe @StefanM is on the trail of the fox.

Seems the USB driver may not work in Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 after scouring the forums across the Interwebz.

That Tasco microscope was made by a company called Bightwell Technologies Ltd. in China... just a bit of info, here.

However, all may not be lost. I don't have one to test with to see if these options posted in this thread I found work or not... but, if, you are on WIndows 8, 8.1 or 10, then, you may want to try them.

The post I am quoting is a good starting point, possibly. Others were having trouble with .net and such. Some said that the software works, but the USB driver won't work.
A couple found different software work arounds.

Quote from BleepingComputer, USB microscope not working after Windows 10 update :

How to use USB Microscope previously OK on PC with Windows XP, 7, 8 but not working on a PC running Windows 10 ( say after update)

I too had problems with a USB microscope previously running perfectly on 2 computers I have - one running XP and the other running Windows 7

When I updated the Windows 7 computer to Windows 10 with the free update the microscope failed to work ( still OK on the XP computer)

I tried the work-arounds mentioned previously on this forum with no success.

I found a simple answer on the Microsoft help website - Windows 10 has a dedicated camera app and this worked for me. The app can be accessed on a Windows 10 computer as follows--

Connect the USB microscope to the computer as usual.

In "Search Windows" ( just to the right of START icon on the bottom bar ) enter Camera.

Usually the first (top) result will be the dedicated camera app (may see it as Camera- Trusted Windows Store App)

Click on this and hey presto you should see an image from your microscope and be able to take a photo

If worse comes to worse... try software and drivers from a vendor of Brightwell Products, like Dino-Lite's products

Also, this page at Dino-Lite is very interesting and may be of use... Using older models with Windows 8 and 10

Quote from the page and they have a solution, you could try:

By default Windows 8 and Windows 10 require that all device drivers have a digital signature. Some Dino-Lite models such as AM211, AM311(S)(H), AM313, AM411, and AM413 are older than Windows 8 and do not have a digital signature. To install these models on Windows 8 or above, the requirement for drivers to have a digital signature must be temporarily disabled.

Most of this is assuming you are on the newer Windows versions.

It does help troubleshooting, if the system specs are filled out.

 

[Davax]

that's always a good option However, I am concerned about the hardware. Everything in me says that the links Robert and I provided should work. The fact that it's not, indicates to me that there's a problem upstream. Either the device has failed, the cable is bad, something else... Do you have any way to hook it to another computer just to see if it tries to load drivers? If it does, I'd be manually pointing it at the drivers on the disc and saying "I know you don't believe me, but this really is what I have!"

I actually phoned the manufacturer and was told none of the links will work with Windows 10...thanks anyway