Do the serial port drivers for LabView 7 work on Windows 7

[Robb@Switch]

I created an application using LabView 7.1 that has run on Windows XP.  I tried to install this app on a Windows 7 based PC and the serial port communication no longer works.  I have installed the latest version of NI-VISA but still does not work.  Reading through the other discussions, upgrading to a new version of LabVIEW is necessary but is there another solution?

[smercurio_fc]

When you say the serial port drivers, are you referring to the old serial port drivers that used port I/O functions? If so, they won't work. You will need to update the code so you use VISA.

And, yes, LabVIEW 7 is not supported on Windows 7.

[Robb@Switch]

I do use VISA.  Is there a work around if i am using VISA?

[smercurio_fc · Accepted solution]

There is no workaround. The latest version of VISA does not support LabVIEW 7. The earliest version of NI-VISA that supports Windows 7 is 4.6, and that does not support LabVIEW 7. You need to either upgrade LabVIEW or use an older OS.