Under Ports (COM & LPT) , you should see:
Right-click > Properties > Driver tab. Ensure driver date is recent.
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GEV189 USB Download Cable is a critical piece of hardware used to connect Leica Total Stations and other surveying equipment to a PC for data transfer. While originally designed for older Windows versions, it is compatible with Windows 10
provided the correct v1.70 (or newer) drivers are installed. 1. Download the Correct Driver
For Windows 10, ensure you are downloading the specific version meant for modern operating systems. v1.70 is standard for GEV189/GEV195/GEV218 cables. Official Sources: Drivers can be found on the Leica myWorld portal or through authorized distributors like Sunbelt Sales Alternative Packages: If the standalone driver fails, some users install the Leica Viva USB Drivers
package (Setup_Leica_USB_64bit.exe), which includes the necessary components for Windows 10 64-bit. 2. Installation Steps for Windows 10 Usb Download Cable Gev189 Driver Windows 10
If the driver does not auto-install when you plug in the cable, follow these manual steps: Extract Files:
Download the driver ZIP file and extract it to a known folder (e.g., your Desktop). Open Device Manager: Right-click the button and select Device Manager Identify the Cable:
Plug the GEV189 cable into a USB port. Look for an "Unknown Device" or a device labeled FT232R USB UART
(often under "Other devices") with a yellow exclamation mark. Update Driver: Right-click the device and select Update driver Browse my computer for drivers
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the driver files. Ensure you select the folder containing files for "Windows 7/8/10". Complete the Process:
Windows may install the "USB Serial Converter" first. You might need to repeat the process for a second entry that appears as "USB Serial Port" to fully assign a COM port. 3. Verification Under Ports (COM & LPT) , you should see:
Once installed, the cable should appear in Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT) USB Download Cable (COMx)
. Note the COM port number (e.g., COM3), as you will need to select this in your data transfer software (like Leica Geo Office or Infinity). USB Driver Installation Guide - CommFront
Because Windows 10 will not automatically find this driver via Windows Update, you must perform a manual installation:
For a successful installation on Windows 10, follow this procedure:
Step 1: Obtain the Correct Driver
Step 2: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Temporarily) Right-click > Properties > Driver tab
Step 3: Manual Driver Installation via Device Manager
Step 4: Configure COM Port Properties
Step 5: Prevent Automatic Driver Updates
If you are using this cable for GOWIN FPGA development, the driver is packaged with the IDE.
If Windows 10 blocks the older driver due to lack of signature:
Before installing fresh, clean out remnants: