Our TBT-TRAN Thunderbolt Transfer Cable uses Easy Computer Sync software to transfer files, but a baseline Thunderbolt Connection between computers is still needed. Thunderbolt 3, 4, and USB4 capable computers that are kept up-to-date should have the necessary drivers to make the connection.

With that said, you may need or want to install Thunderbolt software and drivers directly to manage your Thunderbolt Connections. There are different sources for installing Thunderbolt software, but we will focus on three main methods of installation (in priority order) which are:

• Installing Thunderbolt Software from your OEM - Plugable Recommended Option
• Installing Thunderbolt Control Center from Microsoft
• Installing Thunderbolt Control Center from Intel (Experts Only)

See each section below for further details.

Installing Thunderbolt Software from your OEM

• You may want to download Thunderbolt software and drivers directly from your Original Equipment Manufacturer, also called an OEM.
  
  
• Please note, we do not have specific instructions for OEMs. A guide with further information and resources is available at the following link:
  How to - Download Thunderbolt software from your OEM

Installing Thunderbolt Control Center from Microsoft

• Click the link below to head over to the Microsoft Store
  Microsoft Store
  
  
• We have an installation guide with further information available at the following link:
  How to - Download Thunderbolt Control Center from Microsoft

Installing Thunderbolt Control Center from Intel

• Click the link below to download the installer directly to your computer:
  Thunderbolt-Win10_Win11-1.41.1193.0.zip
  
  
• We have an installation guide with further information available at the following link:
  How to - Download Thunderbolt Control Center from Intel

We hope this was helpful. Feel free to reach out to us directly at: support@plugable.com with any questions or concerns, and we'll be here to help.