The AVerMedia A188C PCIe Pure ATSC is an internal TV tuner designed to receive digital ATSC television broadcasts on a PC. Its driver allows Windows to recognize the tuner and makes its hardware available to compatible TV-viewing and recording software. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a driver package that explicitly lists your operating system and system architecture rather than assuming every release supports all four versions.

Key Features

• Windows hardware recognition: Helps the operating system identify the A188C PCIe tuner and load the components needed to communicate with it.
• ATSC tuner access: Enables compatible applications to use the card for digital television reception when connected to a suitable antenna.
• Viewing and recording support: Provides the hardware interface used by TV software to display broadcasts and capture programs. Recording features depend on the application installed.
• Device management: Integrates the tuner with Windows Device Manager, where you can check driver status, review version information, and troubleshoot detection issues.

How to Install

1. Confirm the device and Windows version. Verify that your tuner is the AVerMedia A188C PCIe Pure ATSC. Check your Windows edition and whether the system uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, then select a package that matches both.

1. Prepare the hardware and download. If the card is not installed, shut down and unplug the PC before fitting it into a compatible PCIe slot according to the hardware instructions. Download the matching driver and extract the archive if necessary.

1. Run the driver installer. Open the included setup program and approve the Windows administrator prompt. Follow the installation instructions. If the package has no installer, open Device Manager, locate the tuner or unidentified device, select “Update driver,” and browse to the extracted driver folder.

1. Restart and check detection. Restart Windows if prompted. In Device Manager, confirm that the tuner appears without a warning icon. If installation fails, recheck the device model and package compatibility before trying another driver.

1. Configure your TV application. Connect an appropriate antenna, launch compatible ATSC viewing software, select the tuner, and scan for channels. Available broadcasts depend on local coverage, antenna placement, and signal strength; the driver alone does not include or guarantee TV reception.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the AVerMedia A188C installer as administrator, use the full package rather than a partial download, temporarily disable antivirus, and reboot before retrying. Confirm the package matches your Windows version and architecture.
• Device not detected: Reseat the PCIe card, try another PCIe slot, and check Device Manager for an unknown or multimedia device. Verify PCIe is enabled in BIOS and that the ATSC antenna is connected; install the A188C driver before opening TV software.
• Version conflicts: Uninstall older AVerMedia tuner software and drivers, select “Delete driver software” in Device Manager, reboot, then install the latest A188C package. Avoid mixing generic Windows Update drivers with the vendor driver.