I have wasted Money it seems, im trying to use my PC as a POS yet the computer driver error comes up for Windows ? I was told by a shop i needed a Hub, so now i have $59 and $49 of items not working.
Square Reader is used in conjunction with our mobile Point of Sale app that runs on compatible iOS and Android based mobile devices. We don't currently support Windows or other forms of PCs or laptops, and don't have any plans to in the future.
It sounds like you might have been given incorrect information by a retailer here? Hub for Terminal is an accessory for Square Terminal that will connect receipt printers and cash drawers to Terminal - it won't connect a reader to a PC.
If the hardware is not fit for purposes I recommend returning it to the retailer for a refund! Otherwise you can still use the $59 Square Reader on a mobile device, it sounds like either way you won't need that hub though!
I've moved your message to this thread where we've got a little more info on this - in short though, unfortunately our POS app and connected hardware will not work with Windows based devices. Sorry to be the bearer of bad new here!
I also use square in the shop and would like square device to be able to connect to my square virtual terminal and on the PC which I thought it could do via bluetooth. can you please consider this forthe future.
Doing something like this would require a physical PIN pad on the hardware for security purposes - while our readers are approved for use with "PIN on Glass" via our secure mobile app, the same can't be said for use on a computer. To use the reader we'd need to have a way for users to enter a PIN, and as far as I'm aware there is no PCI approved way of doing this via a computer keyboard.
For now you'll have to to continue using the reader with your phone when there's a card present to be read, however you can still enter manually keyed payments via the Virtual Terminal on your online dashboard if you're taking a payment over the phone.
Hey @HungryTradie, at this time, the Square app and reader only connect to compatible phones, or tablets. Check out Seamus' answer in this thread for more information on why the app can't be used on a computer.
I am having a similar problem on Windows 7. I had 9.3.3 installed, but it was having problems with Chrome. I thought it might help to reinstall it. I uninstalled it through the control panel, but noted that it did not ask for a reboot so didn't do one. Using Chrome I then downloaded and reinstalled 9.3.3. However, the installation does not seem to complete. I tried again using IE8. Same result. I tried to download the Windows Uninstaller Utility, but it is now removed and not recommended by Microsoft. Microsoft says to work with the provider of the software. There are many posts like mine on the web. Is Adobe in the process of addressing this problem?
I have also the same problem with installing Reader 9.3 on Windows 7, 64-bit. When I try to install it only goes up to 100% and then nothing happens, if I try anything the computer totaly freezes and I have to reboot. I have tried to install from Adobes homepage and from a CD, same result... It seems that Adobe Reader never installs.
This can be horribly frustrating, I am so familiar with your issue. However, with a little time, you might be able to get to the root of it. For what it's worth, I've found that very few companies "online" are easy to reach with regard to issues like this. I hate to say the Apple word, but need I say more? If you have an iphone, then not much compares to that recent mess....
In any case, for me, this update problem seems to happen with every big launch of software or update that comes out and then all of my settings, throughout my system locally and globally have to be corrected.
I've gone through this twice of recent, and it took me a LOT of patience, and a few days to really get it handled. Perhaps because I'm slow, and can't remember where all of the settings are that require attention, or maybe just can't seem to stop whatever project I'm on at the time to really deal with the update properly. The best advice I can give is to set aside the time (a couple of hours) to focus and troubleshoot from the beginning and avoid multi-tasking when trying to resolve this.
Please look over the forum as many people have resolved their issues with a few tips. I resolved my issue by first removing everything and cleaning up remaining remnant files, then downloading the appropriate programs (flash/reader, etc.), then hunting down the folder where it was loaded (mine was in my temp file as the download manager didn't work), then clicking the exe. file to open and run. Also, my security software was causing conflict for me too (that included browser and virus). I ended up having several downloads sitting in files that I had to clean up because I wasn't sure if I was installing at first, so check that. Other things include clearing your cache, and registry (if you need help, visit Microsoft.com/answers forum....another responsive company) and making sure you do a clean install.
And, just for the record, that probably wasn't the most appropriate choice of reply from the moderator to you, but I still do believe that this product is definitely worth spending the time to fix. Adobe has made working in my field 1000 times more efficient and enjoyable!! Once you get it running, you'll be glad you did.
I'm using Windows 7 64-bit with Google Chrome operating system. I didn't have problems installing Reader initially, but when there was an update, I experienced similar issues as others here. After unistalling Reader in an attempt to resolve, I experienced EXACTLY same issues!
I tried nomophobia's suggestion, it was a footnote in the Adobe install screen too., did this back in August. I haven't had any more problems with Adobe Reader. It was worth the hassle, as the product IS very good.
I'm happy that you were able to get Adobe Reader working in Chrome once the update to version 9.4 was released. Sometimes I wish Chrome wouldn't release so many updates. Right now I've got everything working just right, Reader 9.4 with Chrome browser 8.0.522.215. Fingers crossed that they're no "improvements" from Chrome for a little while, and I can just sit back and enjoy an untroubled user experience!
I realize this is an old thread but recently enocuntered similar issues when installing Acrobat reader on an older computer running Win 7. I downloaded the program version 9.3.3. and it worked fine - link here -reader-9-3-3
Different versions available, the one from the Acrobat site did not work for me (incomplete install, could not find Acrobat Reader folder or any indication it had been installed despite message that install was successful). Good luck.
I have tried to change it both with the equivalent of always open with, and by going into the app extensions and setting it to Sumatra PDF - there is not a moment where it sets the PDF reader to Sumatra, it stays as Chrome.
I have encountered several myself. In fact my 10 PC has had a default mail association error that pops up every couple minutes. I have tried everything under the sun including installing another mail client and defaulting it then going back. I think the issues arise from MS trying to default everything to their own products every update
I went into Programs & Features in the Control Panel (or just search "programs and features" in the Start menu) and opened it up. Then, in the list of all the programs, I scrolled down towards the bottom where all the Bootcamp drivers are (meaning the Windows Driver Packages). I selected the Apple SD Card Reader driver (if you can't find it, just search "Apple SD" in the search bar at the top right), and then clicked Uninstall/Change. Then I clicked Yes when the confirmation window appeared. Then I tried inserting an SD card into the reader, and it worked! It automatically installed a separate driver called "Broadcom SD SCSI Disk Device.
Tried almost everything i could, reinstalled Windows, reinstalled Bootcamp drivers, uninstalled Apple SD Card drivers/Broadcom SD Card drivers, tried manual installation of SD Card drivers, but no luck.
You should take a look at that discussion if you're experiencing this issue yes. Previous to windows 10.1 I was experiencing the SD card dropping off after sleep, but after Windows updated I am now experiencing this on every boot:
If I uninstall that unknown device, it resintalls just like that again. I've tried updating bootcamp drivers to the latest ones available several times. I've tried the suggestion in the post above to try without the apple SD card driver. None of them work.
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