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. Run the HID Global Crescendo 2300 Minidriver 1.3.msi and click Next.

  2. Accept the terms in License Agreement and click Next.

  3. Click Install.

  4. User Account Control (UAC) is displayed, click Yes.

  5. Windows Security window is displayed, click Install.

  6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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.

Note: After the installation, directory c:\Program Files\HID Global\Crescendo 2300 Minidriver is created and under that, debug_dll directory is created with the debug DLLs.)