prolific usb to serial comm port driver windows 10  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Parth
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2018, 04:52:53 pm
content: I am trying to connect my microcontroller development board with laptop using usb to serial cable. I have Windows 10. I have been searching a lot for suitable driver but I haven't found any suitable driverHow to find prolific usb to serial comm port driver windows 10

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2018, 11:45:18 pm
content: At prolific's web page, for example:http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41

author: Parth
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2018, 02:56:20 am
content: I have already tried but nothing work.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2018, 03:21:24 am
content: In the Prolific user guide there is a warning. Could that be a problem for you?Counterfeit Warning!!!Please be warned that counterfeit/fake PL-2303HX Rev A (or PL-2303HXA) USB-to-Serial ControllerICs using Prolific's trademark logo, brandname, and drivers, are being sold in the China market.Counterfeit IC products show exactly the same outside chip markings but generally are of poor qualityand causes Windows driver compatibility issues (Yellow Mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager underWinXP, Vista, and 7). This warning is issued to all customers and consumers to avoid confusion andfalse purchase. Please purchase only from stores or vendors providing technical and RMA support.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2018, 03:58:28 am
content: There's counterfeits. There's also the fact that they actively don't support older chips.

author: obiwanjacobi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2018, 05:32:06 am
content: You may have to disable driver signing in Windows 10.

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2018, 10:29:11 pm
content: I use a fake prolific with one of my rig and Win7. I got it with my radio many years back.The trick here is to use older drivers (1.6.1, 1.7.0, etc), and, disconnect from network when a) installing the driver, b) when inserting prolific into the usb port. The installation sometimes requires a remove/install looping.

author: Parth
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2018, 02:24:53 pm
content: Many thanks. What could be possible solution to install driver other then buying new one ? New one is last option or still there is some possibilities?

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2018, 03:30:04 pm
content: Quote from: IanB on May 02, 2018, 03:21:24 amThe ftc has been totally sucking in protecting consumers. There is no outlet for these things, legitimate or not, that are not sourced from China and the majority of consumers are using eBay, which for some strange reason seems to be immune from anything except profit.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2018, 03:32:24 pm
content: Quote from: Parth on May 03, 2018, 02:24:53 pmNo, take the last option.

author: BillB
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2018, 07:44:56 pm
content: There is an implementation of an older driver repackage that I have used several times. In fact, I just used it to successfully interface to a Maynuo RS-232/USB cable for my Windows 10 x64 PC:http://www.ifamilysoftware.com/news37.htmlYeah, the website is a little hokey, but it is legit. (Says a stranger on the internet)

author: Porama6400
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2018, 03:08:40 pm
content: I suggest buying a new one, Even if you manage to find a driver that work you will have to reinstall it every time you boot your computerTrust me, it's not worth it.

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2018, 04:16:19 pm
content: Quote from: BillB on May 05, 2018, 07:44:56 pmI've tried with my old HX, almost impossible to install in my Win7 64bit.It works first time!The only issue I see is when I plug the dongle into a different usb port it shows an unsuccessful installation. When I plug it back to the port in which I installed it first time, it works.PS: the driver shows: Prolific 27-Oct-08 3.3.2.105The CheckChipVersion v 1006 says "This is a PL-2303 XA / HXA chip"PPS: You have to install it on every usb port you want to use with the 2303 individually..

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2018, 07:12:10 pm
content: Quote from: imo on May 06, 2018, 04:16:19 pmNuts to that.Throw the Prolific stuff in the bin where it belongs.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2018, 02:22:01 pm
content: that's the way all this kind of stuff works for me. ftdi, prolific, and ms all crap.