I have since, at my leisure, purchased a new Serial/USB adapter supported by Win10 so I can use the programming cable necessary to program any new radios we obtain in the future. Choose an older version from the list then. From My computer select 'Let me pick from a list of drivers available'. Double click LPT and COM ports then locate the Prolific USB to Serial Driver and right-click it so you can select Update Driver. Hope this helps others that may also be in a bind. Right-click on your PC Start button and open Device Manager. What I needed to do without waiting to find an adapter supported by Win10. Overview and Components describes the parts of the USB-Serial Conversion Cables and gives an. Precautions provides general precautions for using the USB-Serial Conversion Cables and related devices. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.
Finding a way to use my existing serial/USB adapter allowed me to accomplish before attempting to install or operate the USB-Serial Conversion Cables. This is a task is something done very infrequently. USB-2.0 Device Controller - On-Chip USB-2. What I was doing with the Serial/USB adapter was programming a new Motorola two way radio so it could be used in our network. Rolling the driver back to this 2009 driver for the comm port your connecting the outdated adapter to, does allow you to finish your work without delay. ID is Prolific PL2303-HXD Requires one USB 1.1 port ensuring easy connection.
Use, downloading the 3.3.3.114 driver dated 2009, installing the driver and Shop Staples for StarTech 1 USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Cable, Black and.
However, late at night or if you do not want to be bothered with obtaining a new adapter for something you very infrequently Obviously obtaining a new adapter would remedy the issue. Yes, I believe you are correct that my chipset is not compatible with Win10. Auto download of the driver is available but without the chipset it won't work. You need a Prolific 2303HX Rev.D chipset. Chances are the chipset in your converter is not compatible with Windows 10.