KevinC007
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The computer doesn't seem to recognize the stick. I believe this is the root cause. The computer never gave me the "installed" acknowledgement. I've followed the SmokingApe YouTube instructions but for Windows 10.
RTL-SDR Windows 11
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The computer doesn't seem to recognize the stick. I believe this is the root cause. The computer never gave me the "installed" acknowledgement. I've followed the SmokingApe YouTube instructions but for Windows 10.
can you try this and see what out results it gives you?
jocam29594
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My situation is same as yours. Not recognize my dongles. Im usıng m1 chip macos with parallels. Windows 11 is a VMon mac pro And also have kali linux Vm but kali has no problem.
MP00047311
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For a while I did get it to work. Then installed Windows Update and now it does not work, again. RTL-SDR dongle does work on an Android device, so it's definitely something in Windows 11/Zadig/SDRSharp. Some references say some RTL-SDR installations require Microsoft .NET, and there were two Cumulative Updates and one Security update to .NET Framework.
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MP00047311
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Maybe reinstalling and the June 3, 2022 update to SDR Sharp worked after Windows Update May 26, 2022. May 17, 2022 had two "Bulk-in Interface" devices. After May 26, 2022 Windows Update (Cumulative, Security and .NET) they are gone. USB Receiver was there and I can create RTL2838HIDIR in Device Manager and Zadig. Installed SDR Sharp after the June 3, 2022 version. Didn't work, and then I closed and restarted (Windows style, so it was whatever popped up when I started typing SDR) and now it appears to work. I'd be happier if I knew what made it work, but at least the result appears to be accomplished.
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Mex
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When you first installed the driver did you run it as admin?
The Problem is Windows 11 and its Security System. Under Windows - Security - Device Security - Core Isolation,
the Memory Integrity switch must be turned off !! Otherwise, no unknow drivers, or drivers dangerous for the system
can be installed. Had the Same Problem with an SDRPlay Stick, a msi2000.??? couldn´t be installed and so the Software
and detection of the SDR didn´twork even though it showed up in the Device Manager.
Sorry Translate with Google, Speak German
the Memory Integrity switch must be turned off !! Otherwise, no unknow drivers, or drivers dangerous for the system
can be installed. Had the Same Problem with an SDRPlay Stick, a msi2000.??? couldn´t be installed and so the Software
and detection of the SDR didn´twork even though it showed up in the Device Manager.
Sorry Translate with Google, Speak German
wgbecks
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Not a Win 11 thing. I have RTL SDR's working on several Windows 11 machines.
Thanks for your interesting video about how to setup the RTL-SDR dongle. I never thought of doing it that way. I ran your video a few times and made some screen shots to follow how you did it.can you try this and see what out results it gives you?
I have found that the best way to install the correct driver for the RTL-SDR V3 dongle is to use the SDR# software to help me.
When I click on install-rtlsdr in a new copy of the software, while connected to the internet, it will download and add Zadig and the required dependencies.
As a test, I first removed the existing rtl-sdr driver using the Device manager:
I then downloaded a new copy of v1732. I use that version a lot because it has SpectrumSpy; the newer versions don't have that:
Click on install-rtlsdr:
This will download to your Command Prompt:
Zadig now shows in SW Folder. Click on Zadig > Options:
Uh, oh; device not listed:
Solution shown later, when I have some food and more time.
When I click on install-rtlsdr in a new copy of the software, while connected to the internet, it will download and add Zadig and the required dependencies.
As a test, I first removed the existing rtl-sdr driver using the Device manager:
I then downloaded a new copy of v1732. I use that version a lot because it has SpectrumSpy; the newer versions don't have that:
Click on install-rtlsdr:
This will download to your Command Prompt:
Zadig now shows in SW Folder. Click on Zadig > Options:
Uh, oh; device not listed:
Solution shown later, when I have some food and more time.
The RTL-SDR V3 dongle had been connected to a short USB extension cord. I unplugged the extension cord from the laptop USB port, and then plugged it back in. The dongle now showed as a Composite Parent:
But with the wrong driver:
I clicked on Replace Driver:
I checked for driver in Device Manager:
I opened SDRSharp:
Forgot to select dongle as Source:
Selected RTL as Source and clicked on cog wheel to set RF Gain:
I downloaded a new copy of SDRSharp v1910 and tested it the same way; see Attachment:
But with the wrong driver:
I clicked on Replace Driver:
I checked for driver in Device Manager:
I opened SDRSharp:
Forgot to select dongle as Source:
Selected RTL as Source and clicked on cog wheel to set RF Gain:
I downloaded a new copy of SDRSharp v1910 and tested it the same way; see Attachment:
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I just got the V4 rtl sdr all excited to use, and seems windows 11 doesn't notice dongle. Is there a basic step by step instructions somewhere?
The previous posts above yours describe how to install the required Windows device drivers using the Zadig program. It's as good as any guide out there in the wild. The issue is not Windows 11. SDR devices are being repurposed to run software that they were not designed to support, hence the need for new drivers not included in Windows. Linux also requires additional driver packages for RTL-SDR and Airspy devices to run SDR software. Curiously, Windows already has Airspy device drivers built in.
KEOLRS
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Want to know if anyone can help me with sdr trunking software, our area is going digital
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Welcome to the forum, Simon.
Since your question is about a different topic, I suggest you start a new thread.
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