Re-run the DAQmx installer. When prompted to select features, expand NI-DAQmx → Support for LabVIEW and ensure LabVIEW 2017 (32-bit and/or 64-bit) is checked.
You have three viable paths. Choose based on your system requirements and whether you can adjust software versions.
Open NI MAX (Measurement & Automation Explorer). Under "My System" → "Software," check if NI-DAQmx appears with a version number. If not present, install it.
Support for NIDAQmx in LabVIEW 2017 is not missing; it simply requires a specific legacy driver version. By installing NI-DAQmx version 19.6 or earlier (but no earlier than 17.0), and explicitly selecting "LabVIEW 2017 Support" during the installation wizard, the DAQmx VIs will populate the functions palette, restoring full functionality for data acquisition tasks. nidaqmx driver support for labview 2017 is missing
The error "NI-DAQmx driver support for LabVIEW 2017 is missing" typically occurs when the driver is installed the LabVIEW development environment or when the required Application Development Environment (ADE) support was not selected during installation National Instruments Common Causes Incorrect Installation Order
: NI software must be installed in a specific sequence: the LabVIEW IDE first, then the device drivers. If drivers are installed first, the LabVIEW-specific API files (VIs) are never associated with the environment. Missing ADE Support
: The NI-DAQmx driver package consists of three parts: the Device Driver, MAX Configuration, and ADE Support. If you installed only the "Runtime" version or unchecked "ADE Support" in the NI Package Manager, the LabVIEW functions will not appear. Incompatible Driver Version Re-run the DAQmx installer
: You must use a version of NI-DAQmx that supports LabVIEW 2017. Version was the initial compatible release, and version is the final version to officially support LabVIEW 2017. National Instruments How to Resolve the Issue Repair the Driver
: If LabVIEW 2017 is already installed, you can often fix the issue by repairing the driver through the NI Package Manager Windows Control Panel Add Support via NI Package Manager NI Package Manager and go to the and click the gear icon to modify the installation. Additional Items tab, ensure the checkbox for NI-DAQmx Support for LabVIEW 2017 is selected, then proceed with the installation. Manual Reinstallation
: If repairing fails, uninstall the current NI-DAQmx driver and perform a clean installation. Ensure you download a compatible version (e.g., NI-DAQmx 20.7 Open Example Finder → Hardware Input and Output
) and verify that "ADE Support for LabVIEW" is included in the installation prompts. Force Reinstall (Advanced)
: If the installer thinks the driver is already present but VIs are missing, a "Force Reinstall" can be performed by running the installer from the command line with the /reinstall National Instruments Verification NI Driver Support for LabVIEW is Missing
Contrary to initial concerns regarding "missing" support, NI-DAQmx driver support for LabVIEW 2017 (32-bit and 64-bit) is fully available. The confusion often stems from the discontinuation of legacy drivers or the difficulty in locating specific legacy versions on the National Instruments (now Emerson Test & Measurement) website. LabVIEW 2017 is a "Standard" support target for DAQmx, meaning drivers were released specifically for this version and continue to function correctly.
Once you apply a solution, validate the fix:
If the example runs without error, support has been successfully restored.