Step 1: Disable Secure Boot & Driver Signing
Step 2: Download the Legacy Driver
Step 3: Manual .INF Installation
Step 4: Legacy FireWire/1394 Driver The BCA2000 uses the FireWire bus for audio. Windows 10's default 1394 driver causes blue screens with the BCA2000.
Do not trust Device Manager alone. Use these tools to confirm the exclusive driver is working: behringer bca2000 driver for pc windows 10 x64 exclusive
If the device shows in Device Manager but your DAW cannot open it, you have a registry permissions conflict. The exclusive fix involves running this reg file (included in the driver package):
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Audio]
"DisableProtectedAudioDG"=dword:00000001
Follow these steps exactly. One misstep will require a full driver cleanup. Step 1: Disable Secure Boot & Driver Signing
Users seeking “exclusive” access refer to two distinct issues: