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====== Install Drivers (Windows Only) ======

Windows users must install drivers on their computer in order to use the Thunderbolt connection. Before following the steps below, follow the steps to connect the product to a host computer **via USB** as described in [[connection|]]. Once the drivers have been installed, you can disconnect the USB cable and connect the Thunderbolt one.

  - Click this link to download drivers: [[http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10278|]]
  - Unzip the file.
  - Double-click Setup.exe. \\ {{:products:d2-usb3-thunderbolt:tb-drivers:d2-thunderbolt-usb3-tb-drivers-01.jpg?500|}}
  - Follow the steps to complete the wizard. \\ {{:products:d2-usb3-thunderbolt:tb-drivers:d2-thunderbolt-usb3-tb-drivers-02.jpg|}}
  - When prompted, restart your computer. \\ {{:products:d2-usb3-thunderbolt:tb-drivers:d2-thunderbolt-usb3-tb-drivers-06.jpg|}}
  - Move on to the product setup steps as described in [[connection|]].