National Instruments includes the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) utility to verify and configure your hardware. Launch from your desktop shortcut or the Start menu.

While Windows XP is a legacy operating system, the robust design of the GPIB-USB-HS hardware means it can continue to serve for years to come. However, for new projects or when building new test systems, planning an eventual migration to a modern OS and newer hardware is the recommended long-term strategy.

Document every driver version and configuration. In 10 years, someone will thank you.