Standalone Connectivity driver broken in LC?

Full Boar 2.7.0
DP8000 2.7.0
Windows 8 machine. Fresh Install (Boot Camp on Mac Pro Tower)
all connected with gigabit switch with HogNet

Installed Light Converse.
Installed Hog Connectivity Driver 2.7.0 (from the Driver Download only, NOT from the Hog PC .exe)
Connectivity Driver won't launch/connect, etc.

Install Hog PC 2.7.0 on Win 8 Machine. Checked to also install Connectivity Driver.
Connectivity Driver launches, connects as expected to LC.