Without this exclusive driver, your $200 clone becomes a paperweight. Windows will either fail to recognize it entirely (showing "Unknown Device") or mark it with a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager (Code 43 or Code 10).
Never update your clone through the official Nexiq link or software manager. Where to Find the Exclusive Clone Driver
Look for "Jungo Connectivity" or "Universal Serial Bus devices" and manually select the Nexiq driver you just installed. Red Flags & Performance Issues USB-Link™ 2 Installation and Setup Manual
: Do not use the "Device Tester" or official update utilities, as they may detect and disable the clone hardware.
After installation, expand . You should see "Nexiq USB Link 2 (COMx)." If you see a yellow triangle, the exclusive driver failed to load.