(or need to undo the accident again.)īTW, setting backward compatibility mode won't work.
Perform several tasks and constantly on-watch to make sure the recent update won't sneak in.
Use various ways to go back to the old version of the driver which did not have these new "clamp down" measures. Buy the proper devices (e.g., find device that is 2303HXD or HX revision D) so won't get tripped, until next round.Ģ. There are two possible ways to address them.ġ. Hiding the "recommended" type of updates into "important" (need to install, unless uncheck an option in advanced setup menu) type, etc.
Getting the drivers from the 'net (this is how #1 could get inside of your PC to fulfill its task), making update not easily block-able (at least in "Home" version), Recent Windows (especially 10, began back-ported to 8.1 and eventually W7) changed MS (and its partners: software and hardware manufacturers) and end-users. FTDI and Prolific as IC manufacturers started to clamp down "other sources" of USB-serial ICs that "borrowed" their chips' USB_IdĢ. Today drivers simply refuses to work with fake. There was a time when the original drivers bricked the fake chips. It is not the OS but the Prolific driver.
Choose to manually install a driver already present in your PC and force the PC to install the working old version of the driver.Įdited by dbassi48, 13 March 2016 - 03:38 PM.ġ. People say the Win7 and 10 recognize a fake PL2303 and do not allow to install it, or, it switch them off after a while. If you use a different port, the PC will automatically load from the web the Windows 10 driver and the USB-to-RS232 cable will not work any more.Ĭ) If case b) occurs, open the Windows device manager, and update the driver of the Prolific USB-to-RS232 Comm Port.
You may get the old working driver from one of the chinese vendors in Ebay (not available from official Prolific Channels).ī) Remember to use always the same USB port to connect the USB-to-RS232 cable to your PC. Installation must be done when the PC is NOT connected to the web, to avoid the automatic installation of the last Windows 10 non compatible version of the driver.
In my case the driver version 3.24.25.218() works perfectly.Ī) Install in your computer a working old version of the driver. A possible solution, working under Windows 10, consists of forcing the system to use an old version of the driver. We are happy to help you.This is a well know problem of many old Prolific devices, including some chinese fakes (see the Prolific web site for details). If the issue persists or if you have any Windows related queries please get back to us. Note: Information provided in the article holds good for Windows 8 also. I would also suggest you to refer to the following article and perform the steps mentioned under “Update driver” section. Method 1: Install all of the updates available for your computer. Let’s follow these methods and check if it fixes the issue. Have you connected any device to the USB port? If yes, what is the make and model of the device connected to the USB port? What is the make and model of your computer?Ģ. I would appreciate if you could answer the following question:ġ. Not to worry, we will do our best to help you. I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. Additionally, this error may occur when one of theĭrivers that the device needs does not start. To download and install the Prolific USB.
The Code 10 error code is generated when Device Manager has insufficient information or the error that is bubbled up by the device drivers is not recognized by Device Manager. It supports such operating systems as Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 7 and Windows Vista (64/32 bit). Basic Specs: Supported device ID and product strings.
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.įrom your issue description, I understand that you are receiving error: Code 10. Prolific USB to Serial Driver Windows 10.