Mindstorms 2.0 can't download to NXT brick with error 142023 Using Mindstorms education 2.0 on a Windows 7 computer I can't seem to get the program to see the NXT via USB or bluetooth dongle.

When connected by USB nothing appears in the NXT window with device turned on.  When downloading a program, error code: -142023 is thrown.  Cannot connect to NXT device

When connected by bluetooth the NXT device shows in the NXT window as available until I try the connect button.  The standard serial over bluetooth is created and a COM is opened but then the error code: -142023 is displayed.  Cannot connect to the NXT device

Other things I have tried:


NXT works with multiple cords on other computers but not on one other windows 7 
Computer security settings have been decreased to allow devices to talk to programs
removing and reloading program
I believe that you need to run the Mindstorms Education program in Compatability mode.

The easiest way to do this is to:


Right click on the Mindstorms shortcut on either your start menu or desktop and select "Properties".
Switch to the "Compatability" tab.
Check the "Run in Compatability mode", and from the drop down that is then enabled select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".
Ok out of the dialog.


That should solve your problem.