Install Motorola USB Drivers on Windows 7

[Skrilax_CZ]

Version 4.1.0 works with Windows 7.

Because the 3.9.0 drivers for Vista will not install on Windows 7 automatically (yet they work) and drivers package recognising Windows 7 is not yet available, here is a little workaroud:

a) Download 3.9.0 drivers for Windows Vista (x86 if you have 32-bit Windows or x64 if you have 64-bit Windows)
b) Rename the file to "MotoDrv.msi" and put it into the "C:\Driver" folder (create if not existing)
c) Press "Win + R" and type in "cmd". (Or simply open the command line)
d) Extract the MSI manually using this command: msiexec /a C:\Driver\MotoDrv.msi /qf TARGETDIR=C:\Driver\MotoDrv
e) Go to C:\Driver\MotoDrv\Common Files Folder\Motorola Shared\MotPCSDrivers and right click on Motorola Driver Installer.exe, hit properties and set compatibility to Windows Vista SP2.
f) Execute the Motorola Driver Installer.exe, check "Clean and Reinstall" and hit start.
g) Done.

Whenever you connect your phone and you get the message that device driver install failed do the following:

a) Open Control Panel, then open Device Manager and browse to Other devices, right click on the phone device and choose to manually install the driver
b) For the manual installation put the path: C:\Driver\MotoDrv\Common Files Folder\Motorola Shared\MotPCSDrivers
c) Done.

[ferrarix]

Thanks Skrilax but I found an easier method lol. The 3.7.0 MSI installs without problems on Windows 7 .

I know they're not the very latest but so far they cover practically all our needs.

[Skrilax_CZ]

Some phones might not be supported, anyway, updated first post.

[Danation]

Good guide

[one way dave]

Skrilax_CZ
Thanks for the post. Just what I want but I can't get it to work. As I follow the directions, when I get to the command line msiexec, I get a message that "This installation package could not be opened...".

I also tried to right click in an Explorer window>Properties>Compatibility>Earlier Windows Version. Still said it did not recognize the OS.

ferrarix
When I tried with a 3.7.0 msi, I got a message that installer did not recognize the OS.

I sure would appreciate any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong.

Win 7 7100 on Dell 630

Thanks, Dave.

[captmeach7]

This worked for me. My W385 installed automatically on Windows 7...Weird.. But I had to extract the drivers for an i290.

[mattd55]

Worked like a charm, thanks.

[thetuxracer]

thanks for the guide!!
will help a lot! the msi commands were neat too!

[Salku]

Windows 7 works well with these drivers, im so happy i got a great operating OS

[daywalker04]

These self-installing drivers work with Windows 7.

Take a look at this page.
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/...008806b00aRCRD

I installed them on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit without a hitch.

[thetuxracer]

@daywalker ok, ill give them a try in the afternoon. did MPT work with se7en?

[vitalis23]

thanx, you helped me very much

[Skrilax_CZ]

Thanks, updated first post and unstuck.

[Av3LaR]

It's still stickied, yet i hadn't seen it, pretty cool, i'll give them a try on my laptop
Thanks

[Skrilax_CZ]

Originally Posted by Av3LaR

It's still stickied ...