Does this need a manufacturer driver to work with Windows or is it plug-n-play?
283615
I have only used it in Windows 7 and no additional driver/software was required.
283616
Worked as plug and play for me. I have Windows 7. Use it for Lync audio. It did also work as a speaker to play back music and all other computer audio.
2277808
I don't know; I've only use it with Windows. No driver was needed; just plugged it in and was recognized as an external drive and read the card.
618033
Yes, that's what I'm using it on. No issues. I didn't even have to install a driver. Windows recognized it immediately.
608703
It should be plug and play but if some reason a driver is corrupt, for example, you can go to microsoft's hardware site a download the driver package for the controller.
1510249
Yes and yes.Just plug it in a USB port, windows 7 automatically installed the drivers and it works.
867015
I am running one now on a Windows 8.1 ultrabook. Win 8.1 detected it and installed a compatible driver without me having to do anything.
1248144
I think the only drivers for Win 7 you need are USB3. Hub chipset is Etron Technology, drivers are linked to Dropbox on their site.
670096
Yes it is, I am using one with Vista. No drivers required. I don't know about the "Button Application" because I prefer to use Windows Explorer or the command-line and haven't installed it.
545503
Yes. For our Dell computer running Windows 8.1 it was 'plug and play'. It worked right out of the box with no driver needed.
47266
Vendor specs indicate Windows only. Plus must have two USB ports so I use a USB hub.
2239259
I am not very high tech, but I was able to plug and play, and it also worked with my software. Operating system wise, I have windows 7 pro, worked just fine.
1140832
Yes it works well with my laptop which has Windows 7 /64 bit. I didnt do anything special, windows automatically saw it and loaded the proper drivers.
2041285
For the most part it's plug n play. If your computer needs additional drivers it should update automatically.
2280145
You don't need software for using the external driver. Windows has its own set of drivers for this hardware. If, however, you have a specific need, then yes, you may have to purchase some software. Hope this helps.
235935
Actually, no. I have two of these...one on a Win7 box and one on a Vista box and both work fine with the stock windows drivers.
575757
No driver needed, just plug in and play. I use Firefox and have windows 7 installed
884302
No software is needed! Well at least on windows 7, I just plugged it in and it worked