Windows 10 Update 1803 causes incompatibility with Bravo Pro Xi Driver

Windows 10 Update 1803 causes incompatibility with Bravo Pro Xi Driver

Windows 10 Update 1803 (5-10-2018) causes driver to no longer communicate with the Bravo Pro Xi.

Solutions:

Option 1: Uninstall the 1803 Windows Update.

Option 2: Uninstall the Bravo Pro Xi Driver.  Follow this article.  Manually reinstall the driver as an LPT 1 port driver.  After installing successfully, manually switch the port to USB 001 or the next available USB port. 

  1. Go to Control Panel - Devices and Printers.
  2. Choose "Add a Printer".
  3. Choose "the printer that I have wasn't listed"
  4. Choose "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings".
  5. Choose "Use an existing port: LPT 1"
  6. Choose "Have Disk".  Browse to the location of the downloaded driver. (C:\Users\<currentUser>\AppData\Local\Temp\Setup\PostSetup)
  7. After installation is complete right click on the printer driver and choose "printer properties"
  8. Select the "Ports" tab.
  9. Uncheck LPT1. Select USB001 or the only remaining open USB port.  (There should be one since the Pro Xi was previously installed using this port)
Article ID: 96442