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When it starts pres ESC to stop it from checking the midi ports. Then goto into options and into the interface menu and deselect check midi ports on startup. Then goto the install window and add the virus model you have manually, dont let it search for it. Goto the setup window, double click the virus and the device window will appear. On the left select the midi port your virus is connected then try to request a patch.