Applies to: Scarlett, Clarett, Vocaster on Windows OS

We recommend disabling any antivirus/firewall software before downloading and installing any Focusrite software. It's also good practice to right-click the installer .exe file and select 'Run As Administrator'.

We have come across some anti-cheat software causing issues - if you have any anti-cheat software (e.g. Riot Vanguard or EA Anticheat) running on the computer, please make sure to disable it before downloading and installing any Focusrite software.

If you still have problems after doing so, depending on the error you see, follow the troubleshooting steps below.

Blue screens (BSODs)

We have seen multiple reports of BSODs on some Windows 10 & 11 systems when using our driver with McAfee antivirus installed. To fix this, follow the steps in this article: Blue Screens with McAfee Antivirus.

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable or 'mfc140.dll' Installation issue

Try removing any old Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installations using this Microsoft tool: Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

The below steps outline how to remove old Redistributable installations with the troubleshooter:

1. Download the troubleshooter via the above link.
2. Run the troubleshooter by double-clicking the 'MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta' file. This may be located in your Downloads folder.
3. Click 'Next'.
4. Click 'Uninstalling'.
5. Select the relevant Visual C++ Redistributable version and select 'Next'. The version you should select will be flagged in the error message you see when running the Focusrite installer:
6. Select ‘Yes, try uninstall’ and wait for the troubleshooter to finish.
7. Now, try running the Focusrite installer again.

'focusritePal64.dll' Install Issue

To resolve this, disable any antivirus active on your computer and run the Focusrite installer again. You can then re-enable your antivirus after successfully installing the Focusrite software.

Windows Cannot Initialize the device driver for this Hardware (Code 37 in Device Manager)

This can occur when antivirus software interrupts the Focusrite driver installation, or if you skip past the previously discussed Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable problem. To fix this, make sure to disable any antivirus and run the installer again as Administrator (right-click the installer .exe file and select 'Run As Administrator'). If you notice the Redistributable error message appearing, then please complete the steps outlined in the related section of this article.

Further Troubleshooting

If you are still experiencing problems, you can try running a System File Check & Repair.

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