You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.

  1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or Microsoft Visual Studio.
  2. Download the driver software at ni.com/downloads.
    NI Package Manager downloads with the driver software to handle the installation. Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for more information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using NI Package Manager.
  3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
    Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
  4. Select .NET Framework 4.0 Languages Support or .NET Framework 4.5 Languages Support in the NI-Digital Pattern Driver installer to install .NET support for the NI-Digital Pattern Driver software.
  5. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart, shut down, or restart later.