Before focusing on version 1.97, let's establish the baseline. USB Redirector is a professional-grade software solution developed by Incentives Pro that allows you to access and use USB devices remotely. It works on a client-server architecture:
Think of it as a USB extension cable that can stretch across continents.
1. Bi-Directional USB Sharing
2. Remote Access Over LAN or Internet
3. Fine-Grained Access Control
4. Automatic Device Reconnection
5. Low-Level USB Passthrough
This version is packed with enterprise-grade features that remain relevant today.
(Note: As an AI, I cannot provide direct download links. Version 1.97 is available on legacy software archives and the official developer’s FTP history. Always scan downloaded files with antivirus software.)
Install the .exe file on both the server (where the USB device is physically attached) and the client (where you want to use it).
VMware, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox have limited USB support. With USB Redirector 1.97, you install the Redirector client inside the VM and connect to a USB device attached to the host physical machine. This bypasses hypervisor USB limitations.
Even stable software has quirks. Here are fixes for the most frequent problems:
Issue 1: "Failed to open device. Access denied."
Issue 2: Device connects and disconnects repeatedly.
Issue 3: Very slow transfer speed (e.g., for flash drives).
Issue 4: Device works, but unplugging/replugging fails.