Installing the Minidriver

Minidriver System Requirements

One of the following Microsoft operating systems is required:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
Note: The Crescendo 2300 Minidriver is supported with PC/SC smart card readers.

Install the Minidriver

The Minidriver can be downloaded as driver package from HID’s web site: http://www.hidglobal.com/drivers.

  1. Open the Minidriver package.
  2. Unzip the .cab file.
  3. Right-click on the hidc2300md.inf and click Install.

    Then the User Account Control (UAC) is displayed:

  1. Click Yes.

  1. Click Install.

  1. Click OK.

The Minidriver is pre-installed in the Driver Store and will be installed and operational on the first supported devices insertion; the driver is then immediately operational.