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Installing Prolific USB-to-Serial Driver on Windows 10

Are you having trouble installing the prolific USB-to-serial driver on your Windows 10 computer? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of installing the driver, including troubleshooting tips and answers to common questions.

Downloading the Driver

The first step is to download the Prolific USB-to-Serial Driver Installer from the official website. You can also auto-download the driver via Windows Update (Windows 7, 8.1, 10). For Windows 11 users, you can auto-download the driver via Windows Update and install the WHQL-certified driver.

Installing the Driver

Once you have downloaded the installer, follow these steps:

1. Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer.

2. Run the executable file (e.g., PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v4.0.1.exe) as an administrator.

3. Follow the prompts to install the driver.

Configuring the Driver

After installing the driver, you may need to configure it to work with your device. Here are some steps to follow:

1. Plug in the USB-to-Serial Adapter cable into your computer's USB port.

2. Open Device Manager by pressing Windows Key + X and selecting Device Manager.

3. In Device Manager, expand the 'Ports (COM & LPT)' section and find the 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Port' device.

4. Right-click on the device and select Properties.

5. In the Properties window, click on the 'Port Settings' tab.

6. Select the correct COM port number from the dropdown menu.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing issues with your USB-to-serial adapter, here are some troubleshooting tips:

1. Check that the driver is installed properly by looking for the 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Com Port' device in Device Manager.

2. If the device is not working, try restarting your computer or reinstalling the driver.

3. Some devices may only scan a limited number of COM ports. In this case, you can try reassigning the COM port to a different number (e.g., COM1, 2, 3, or 4).

Installing the prolific USB-to-serial driver on Windows 10 is a relatively straightforward process. By following these steps and troubleshooting tips, you should be able to get your device working correctly with your computer. If you have any further issues, feel free to contact us at .

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