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If you have device (PC, Notebook or sth.) with USB and Windows 8 system, and you want to install AccessTUNER Race software for your COBB AccessPORT, the installer may not be able to find your device. This is because there is not appropriate driver installed for AccessPORT. But this is a workaround: you need to install AccessPORT Manager first, and then get a driver from AccessPORT Manager directory. I found a site where this is described step by step with screenshots, here you are:

On the 1st of August 2013 was released a new version (2.1.1.3) of AccessPORT Manager software with new features, and on the 7th of August 2013 was released version 2.1.1.4 with bug fixes.

Version 2.1.1.4:
Release date: 8/7/13

Bug Fixes:
Beta firmware for V3 Accessports will now update properly.

Version 2.1.1.3:
Release date: 8/1/13

COBB introducing a new AccessPORT v3, with larger, full color, higher resolution screen, customizable multi-gauge display and interchangeable faceplates. New AccessPORT is faster and easier to use but with familiar face, so users of previous version should not have problems with use. More hihlights and photos you can find on COBB site.

On 23 of July 2013 was released new version of AccessPORT Manager software.

Version 2.1.1.1:
Release date: 7/23/13
New Features:
Accessport Manager has a new look, including new icon artwork.
Anonymous usage tracking (optional) added to help us make our products better.
Increased functionality with firmware updates for Accessports.
If desired, a firmware update can begin immediately when new firmware is available.
Bug Fixes:
APM now properly detects when software updates cannot be downloaded.

On 30 of April 2013 was released new firmware for AccessPORT with support for 2006 JDM MS Atenza

Firmware Update 1.6.7.0-5709:
Date: 4/30/2013
New Features:

New Vehicle Support:
Added 2006 JDM MS Atenza Support

Source: Changelog from my AccessPORT device

COBB is proud to announce the immediate availability of the 2013 USDM MAZDASPEED3 AccessPORT support! In addition to 2013 US models, we’ve also added Mexican and Japanese MAZDASPEED/Axela/MPS ROM support so more people can enjoy the simple plug and play power of the AccessPORT.

On January 3, 2013 was released new firmware for AccessPORT with bug fix for improved boot-up stability

Release Notes History on AP-MAZ-002 AccessPORT

Firmware Update 1.6.7.0-5253:
Date: 1/03/2013

Bug Fixes:
Improved boot-up stability.

Recently I bought a new laptop with Windows 8 on board. Then I downloaded and installed recent version (2.0.2.3) of AccessPORT Manager from COBB. Unfortunatelly included driver does not work with Windows 8, so APM can not connect to AccessPORT device. But there is solution described on COBB Tuning forum. You need to set option "Check for beta AceessPORT Manager" in APM Options. But it did not work for me, and when I looked to logs, there was a 404 error.

On November 26, 2012 was released new firmware for AccessPORT with support for USDM 2013 Mazdaspeed3

Release Notes History on AP-MAZ-002 AccessPORT

Firmware Update 1.6.7.0-5110:
Date: 11/26/2012

Special Instructions:

On October 2, 2012 was released new firmware for AccessPORT with support for World Market turbocharged Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles and updated map support.

Release Notes History on AP-MAZ-002 AccessPORT

Firmware Update 1.6.7.0-4715:
Date: 10/02/2012

Special Instructions: