Miro DC30 Incorrectly Detected as a Multimedia Video Controller

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

SYMPTOMS

The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard detects the Miro DC30 as a Windows Multimedia video controller. According to the driver manufacturer's Readme file, the DC30 does not use Microsoft Video for Windows and should not be recognized as a video device.

CAUSE

Although the adapter does not use Video for Windows for capture, it is enumerated as a Plug and Play device and uses the MMClass installer. It does not place entries in the registry or System.ini file ([drivers32] msvideo=) to identify it as a Video for Windows capture device, so Video for Windows-based programs are not aware of its presence.

RESOLUTION

Under these circumstances, the Miro DC30 is still operational. The adapter is just detected incorrectly.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbhw
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb