The AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable is a capture device for recording and streaming gameplay through a Windows PC. Its driver helps Windows recognize the connected hardware and allows compatible capture software to access its video and audio inputs. Before downloading, check that the package supports your device model and your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.

Key Features

• Device recognition: Enables Windows to identify the Live Gamer Portable when it is connected by USB and operating in PC-connected mode.
• Video and audio communication: Provides the connection between the capture hardware and compatible recording software so incoming gameplay footage and sound can be captured.
• Capture application support: Allows supported AverMedia software and compatible third-party applications to communicate with the device. Available settings depend on the application and driver version.
• Reliable operation: Installing the appropriate driver can help resolve missing-device errors or communication problems caused by an absent, outdated, or incompatible driver.

How to Install

1. Confirm your model and Windows version. Check the label on the capture device to ensure it is the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable, not another model in the Live Gamer series. Verify your Windows version and system architecture before selecting a driver.

1. Download the matching package. Choose a driver whose compatibility information explicitly lists your operating system. Do not assume a package intended for Windows 7 or 8 will also work on Windows 10 or 11 unless support is stated.

1. Prepare the device and computer. Close recording and streaming applications. Set the capture device to PC-connected mode, and follow the package instructions about whether to connect or disconnect the USB cable before installation.

1. Run the installer. Extract the download if necessary, then launch the setup program and approve the Windows permission prompt. Follow the on-screen instructions and restart the computer if requested.

1. Check recognition and test capture. Connect the device directly to a suitable USB port, then check Device Manager for warning icons. Open a compatible capture application, select the Live Gamer Portable, and test both video and audio with a supported, unprotected source.

If the device is not detected, try another USB port or cable and confirm that the installed driver matches the exact hardware model. A driver cannot enable recording of copy-protected content.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back: Disconnect the Live Gamer Portable, close RECentral/OBS, run the AVerMedia driver installer as administrator, and reboot before reconnecting. Use the original USB cable and a rear motherboard port, not a hub.
• Device not detected: Confirm the LGP is in PC mode, not standalone recording. Try another USB port, check Device Manager for unknown devices, then reinstall the AVerMedia capture driver and RECentral.
• Version conflicts after Windows or RECentral updates: Uninstall old AVerMedia drivers and RECentral versions, reboot, then install the latest package for your LGP model. Run only one capture utility at a time and select the AVerMedia device in OBS.