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Install unsigned drivers in Windows 7?

Possible Duplicate: Use an unsigned driver in Windows 7 x64 This question was never answered. I ask again because I need a way install unsigned drivers on Windows 7 so I can use my IR remote. Does anyone know how to do this?
zillion
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Stop IR shutting down PC

I have a PC that I'm using as a Media PC. It doubles as a mail server too. The problem I have is that my universal remote control sends the signal to my media center PC to turn on/off as everything else turns on/off. This of course kills my mail…
Spencer
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RPi 3B -- LIRC won't setup device: could not get file information for /dev/lirc0

Very new to this low-level driver stuff, so many places to make mistakes. Basically I'm trying to get an IR transmitter with lirc. I have a IR led to pin 23 with a transistor, however there's nothing in /dev/lirc or /dev/lirc0 I installed lirc with…
Lorenzo
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Linux IrDA printing

I have a USB IrDA that I got working with my IrDA printer (SiPiX compact printer A6) on the Windows side, using default 4000000 speed and 1.0ms turn-around time (in the driver config). The USB IrDA dongle is using SigmaTel chip. IR printing works…
Bill
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Can an infrared port be added to a laptop?

Recently I bought a used TV tuner which came with an MCE remote, but unfortunately not the receiver. I know that there are some receivers available on eBay (for a pretty penny), but I thought it would be cheaper/faster/easier to use it with an IR…
Synetech
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IR-blaster for ubuntu server for home-automation

I'm looking to automate my home a little more and want to start by buying an IR / RF blaster and hook it into my ubuntu server at home. Is this even do-able? Which IR or/and RF blasters support Ubuntu Server, and can be installed and controlled with…
Joakim Engstrom
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Troubleshooting Macbook Pro's IR and remote functionality

I have run into a very interesting issue with my Macbook Pro. My Macbook Pro is a Revision C, late 2006, 2.17 gHz machine, standard configuration, except I maxed the ram to 3 GB. I run both OSX and Windows (via bootcamp). The short story: The…
mindless.panda
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How to identify the protocol of IR Remote (infrared Remote)?

I have an setup of Raspberry pi 3 Model B v1.2 and I have installed LIRC (Linux Infrared remote control) to send and receive IR signals (using an IR receiver and transmitter) from the raspberry pi. Now my question is, How do I identify the protocol…
Surya H
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Can other programs then Windows Hello access an external IR Camera?

I got two web cameras, one normal and another which has an IR camera build in for my Windows Hello sign in function. I can access my normal camera in various applications but I just don't see any app or other way to open up a viewfinder for the IR…
MaxPower
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How can I record and send IR signals with my USB IR transceiver?

I have a MCE Vista/7 USB IR transceiver. I typically use it for controlling XBMC via a Media Center remote. I'm looking to repurpose it for something less than typical and I'm having a difficult time determining the best way to do it. I have a light…
Michael Irigoyen
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How to use TV remote control on Windows 11 PC?

Is there an option to control my Windows 11 PC with my Sony TVs existing remote control (KD55XE7005). For instance I'd like to use the Volume +/- / Play / Stop keys to control VLC, Windows 11 volume or KODI on that PC. There is a similar question,…
Horst Walter
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