After Upgrade (8.6.1), computer wants PCI Simple Communication Controller

Question

After an 8.5.1 > 8.6.1 upgrade, the computer wants to install a "PCI Simple Communication Controller", but can't find anything to install. The PCI card (6221) and all ancillary stuff seem to works fine.
This issue has shown up a few times on the forum, but the posts are old. Has there been an official bit of advice published about this?
thanks
Richard

Answer 1

Hi Broken Arrow,
The PCI Simple Communications Controller is a generic name given by Windows to PCI boards installed in a PC when the drivers for the device are not installed.  Try following the steps below to determine what this device might be:
 From Device Manager, find the PCI Simple Communications Controller entry.  Right-click on it and select Properties
Go to the Details tab.  You should have an entry that looks something like the following: PCI\VEN_1093&DEV_70B8&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\4&5855BE9&0&10F0
VEN means vendor, and DEV means device.  In my case, I have a VEN of 1093 and a DEV of 70B8
Once you have these two numbers, you can look up the device on www.pcidatabase.com
In my case, I receive the following result since my device is a Multifunction DAQ from National Instruments:
I suspect your device may be something else, such as an Ethernet Controller or a PCI modem.  If the product is indeed National Instruments hardware and you need any help finding the right drivers don't hesitate to post back.  If it is another device and you need help finding the right driver I would contact the vendor for assistance.
-John 
Message Edited by John P on 04-16-2009 01:00 PM
John Passiak
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