When prompted about USB/Serial drivers, click "Install." This installs the specific Hioki USB driver. If you see a Windows Security warning about an "Unknown Publisher," click "Install anyway" – this is normal for specialized test equipment software.
Do not run the setup from the compressed zip folder. Right-click the downloaded zip file, select "Extract All," and save it to your Desktop or Downloads folder.
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The default C:\Program Files (x86)\Hioki\3197 is fine for most users.
Read the agreement (standard terms) and click "I Agree."
