Hi Tech Pro,
When I try to start the Pro Tools LE version 8, I got this error message. I tried with different drivers’ installation from the website, nothing worked. I googled, figured some solutions and tried some. I checked whether the interface is directly connected to the port and also tried to connect it to a different port. Someone could help me to solve this error? Thanks for your help.
Error:
Unable to locate Digidesign Hardware. Make sure your hardware is connected and turned on. Click “OK” when the hardware is ready.
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Unable to locate Digidesign Hardware
Hello,
This problem is a very troublesome one, no doubt. As it can’t locate the hardware, you have to fix it through a hard way.
1. Go to Start menu >> right-click on “My Computer” >> Properties.
2. From “Hardware” menu, select “Device Manager”.
3. Expand “Usb Audio Device”section by clicking “+” on left side.
4. There might be a driver with the symbol of “!”. Now do the following:
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Right-click on the “Mbox 2” and select “Update Driver”.

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Select “No, not this time” >> Next.

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Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” >> Next.

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Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” >> Next.

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Now, just select “Digidesign Mbox 2” driver. There might be drivers in other name but will be with the name of “Digidesign Mbox 2”. Click “Next”.

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A warning message will come out. Just press “Continue Anyway”.

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Click “Finish”.

There are also many other ways described in this blog. Check those out too.