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Installing VEXos Utility on Windows (1st gen only)

VEXos Utility IQ Download options for the Windows and Mac platforms. The Download for Windows option is highlighted.

Click here to download the VEXos Utility for Windows from VEX’s website.

VEX OS Utility for Windows installation screen with instructions for easy installation. The first step is to click on the VEXos Utility Program icon to download it.

Click on the VEXos Utility icon when it appears in the popup window.

Windows Security Warning pop up after downloading the VEXos Utility Setup that reads Do you want to run this file?

Locate the VEXos Utility installation file in the Downloads folder or in the alternative location where the file was saved. Click “Run” to start the installation.

VEXos Utility Setup Wizard window that reads Welcome to the VEXos Utility Setup Wizard. This wizard will guide you through the installation of the VEXos Utility. To continue, click Next.

Click the “Next” button when the Setup Wizard window pops up.

NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running.

VEXos Utility Setup Wizard window that reads Please read the following license agreement carefully. Below, the Next button is highlighted.

Accept the VEXos Utility license agreement by selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement.”  Click the “Next” button to continue.

NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running.

VEXos Utility Setup Wizard window that reads Destination Folder, Click Next to install to this folder, or click Change to install to a different folder.

Notice the destination folder that the VEXos Utility will be installed in.  Click the “Next” button to continue.

NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running.

Windows User Account Control pop up that reads Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Below, the user can select Yes or No.

Click “Yes” when prompted to give permission to make the changes. 

NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running.

Windows Security pop up that reads Would you like to install this device software? Below, the user can select Install or Don't Install.

Click the “Install” button when prompted to install the VEX Robotics driver software.

NOTE: This prompt may look different depending on which version of Windows is running.

VEXos Utility Setup Wizard window that reads VEXos Utility Wizard Completed. There is a tick box that reads Launch the program. Below, the Finish button is highlighted.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

VEXos Utility installed and opened on a Windows device.
VEXos Utility application icon.

Open the VEXos Utility by clicking the desktop shortcut or finding it within the list of programs. Click to allow the program to open if a popup message asks for permissions. View this article from the VEX Library for more information on how to update VEX IQ Firmware.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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