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If you have a driver setup file (e.g., from an old disk or archive), right-click the Properties Compatibility "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows XP Run the installer as an Administrator Third-Party Repositories: Older drivers like version 1.0.10377.0 are sometimes found on DriverIdentifier , though use caution with third-party sites. Known Limitations 64-Bit Barrier: Many users report that drivers for this specific chipset ( ) simply do not function on systems, regardless of the Windows version. Hardware Alternative:
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | (driver cannot start) | The chip is counterfeit for Prolific. Switch to CH340 driver or buy a genuine adapter (e.g., FTDI, Atmega16U2). | | Unknown device after driver install | Force driver via “Have Disk” method: Browse to driver .INF file. | | COM port number too high (>16) | Change COM port in Device Manager → Port Settings → Advanced → COM Port Number. | | Device disappears after reboot | Disable Windows automatic driver update: Go to System Properties → Hardware → Device Installation Settings → No. | | Works then stops | Try different USB cable or USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 can cause issues with cheap adapters). |
If you have a driver setup file (e.g., from an old disk or archive), right-click the Properties Compatibility "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows XP Run the installer as an Administrator Third-Party Repositories: Older drivers like version 1.0.10377.0 are sometimes found on DriverIdentifier , though use caution with third-party sites. Known Limitations 64-Bit Barrier: Many users report that drivers for this specific chipset ( ) simply do not function on systems, regardless of the Windows version. Hardware Alternative:
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | (driver cannot start) | The chip is counterfeit for Prolific. Switch to CH340 driver or buy a genuine adapter (e.g., FTDI, Atmega16U2). | | Unknown device after driver install | Force driver via “Have Disk” method: Browse to driver .INF file. | | COM port number too high (>16) | Change COM port in Device Manager → Port Settings → Advanced → COM Port Number. | | Device disappears after reboot | Disable Windows automatic driver update: Go to System Properties → Hardware → Device Installation Settings → No. | | Works then stops | Try different USB cable or USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 can cause issues with cheap adapters). |