Windows 10: Windows 10 IRDA stack

I have a new computer with Windows 10 version 1903. Problem I am running into is an Infra Red USB adapter. I am a diver and my dive computer uses an IR port to transfer data back and forth to my PC. The USB IR adapter I use works fine on XP and Win 7 but not on Win 10. I have read that MS deleted with IRDA stack in Win 10 (for what reason, I haven't heard). Supposedly Win 10 version 1511 replaced the IRDA stack but support for that version has long since expired. I have just read where there will be no Windows 11 and Windows 10 will simply be updated regularly. Are there any plans to include the IRDA stack in future versions of Win 10? As it stands, my Win 10 computer is useless in regards to my dive data.

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Windows 10 IrDA-Stack Software Update Release??

Subject: Windows 10 IrDA-Stack Software Update Release??



Hello to who may be reviewing this message:



The original release of Windows 10 operating system (OS) did not include infrared capability – Missing the IrDA-stack.
Other related Microsoft communications indicate that they are intending to reintroduce infrared functionality as an end user OS update.



Please provide the targeted Windows 10 IrDA-stack software update release date.
If infrared capability is already available, please provide the Microsoft release number and/or OS build number.



Thank you,



Regards,

 

IRDA stack

Is there a petition we can sign to make microsoft aware of how many people they are effecting by removing this irda stack which may go to encourage them to restore it

 

Windows 10 IrDA-Stack Software Update Release??

For the 4th time I've had to revert from Windows 10 Pro 64 to Windows 7. This time because my USB IrDA dongle that reads from my SubGear XP10 dive computer no longer works. (ASIX/MosChip Semiconductor Technology 7780)

As I understand it, the Win 10 tech preview included the IrDA stack, but it was removed from the final version.

This is a deal-breaker for me on going to Win 10. My dive computer software is
the most important software I have installed on this computer.

Please re-introduce the the IrDA stack and let me know when it is available.

Thank you

K. Coolidge