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The Mercury TV Card WDM TV Tuner driver allows Windows to recognize your TV tuner card and communicate with it through compatible TV-viewing or capture software. This Avstar driver is intended for users setting up the card, reinstalling Windows, or troubleshooting a tuner that appears as an unknown device in Device Manager. Supported operating systems listed for this device are Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; choose a package that matches your system and hardware.
Key Features
- Device recognition: Provides the driver components Windows needs to identify and communicate with the Mercury TV Card WDM TV Tuner.
- WDM integration: Uses the Windows Driver Model to connect the tuner hardware with compatible applications.
- TV software support: Enables supported software to access the tuner’s functions, subject to the card’s capabilities, signal source, and application compatibility.
- Setup and recovery: Can help restore device communication after an operating system reinstall or a missing-driver issue.
How to Install Mercury TV Card WDM TV Tuner Driver
- Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported, while Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed.
- Verify the device. Open Device Manager and check the tuner’s name or hardware IDs. Compare these with the package details before choosing a Mercury TV Card WDM TV Tuner driver download for Windows.
- Download the matching package. Look for the latest version compatible with your exact card and operating system. If a free download is offered, verify its source and scan the file before opening it.
- Install the driver. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary, then run the supplied installer. If no installer is included, use Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
- Restart and test. Restart Windows if prompted, check Device Manager for warnings, and open compatible TV software to test detection and channel setup. Viewing may require separate software and a suitable signal connection.
Keep the driver updated when a verified, compatible release addresses a problem you are experiencing. Before you update, review any available release notes and create a restore point so you can roll back if needed. A newer package is not automatically a better match for older tuner hardware.
Driver Details
| Device | Mercury TV Card WDM TV Tuner |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Avstar |
| Category | Other |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP |
| Published | October 31, 2026 |
| Updated | November 1, 2026 |