Check if the CyMiniProg3Service is running:
Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services
Did you run any online updates? Don't do that.
You can check the Cypress versions:
Cypress PC program – Start->Programs->Cypress->PSoC Programmer 3.12
- Driver Station Install 3.12.0.827 (correct version)
- Update from Online 3.12.4+ (user did an online update - incorrect)
- Cypress DVD case 3.10.0.440 (user installed the Cypress DVD – incorrect)
If none of this yields results, then I'd recommend as a last resort:
1) Uninstalling all Cypress software again, including Programmer, Creator, and the drivers, too.
2) Uninstalling the Driver Station software too (can be done with the DS installer linked earlier).
3) Edit the system registry and remove all references of cyminiprog3- Start->Run
- Regedit
- Find “cyminiprog3”
- Delete what you find
4) Edit the system registry and remove hklm/software/cypress key
5) Restart computer and verify that cyminiprog3 service is not listed in service manager
6) Reinstall Driver Station update. This time all sections should be listed for install (PSoC and Driver station)
7) Check PSOC by plugging it into USB and pressing the button. Light 2 will light if the PSOC has V2 of the firmware install. If you don't get light 2 Run the programmer app and load FRC_IO.V2.hex onto the device.
8) Start Driver Station. Driver station should now see PSOC device. If not verify that miniprog3 service did start (may need to start service manually in service manager window).