Unable to use NRF connect for desktop

NRF connect for desktop has become extremely difficult to use over the years. 

I used to be able to access the Bluetooth low energy app with the nrf52 dongle and pca10040. 

Now the new version is unable to even recognize my device. It says connect a nordic development kit to your computer, when I have my NRF52 DK plugged in. 

Unfortunately I only have a windows 7 machine and Xubuntu 20. Neither of those allows me to use the Bluetooth low energy app. Can you please point me to a stand alone version of the bluetooth low energy app that works with win7 or linux? 

Regards, 

Hari 

Related