



See: The device came with a DVD with about 20 different drivers, however Windows refuses to install these older drivers, instead installing version 3.8.1.3 () and stating The best driver software for your device is already installed, ignoring the supplied drivers even when I select them for installation. Select Browse my computer for driver software 4. Open Device Manager and right click on the failed Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port device 2. (Code 31)" The VID and PID indicate Prolific USB-to Serial Comm Port 067B & 2303 Windows has installed driver version 3.8.1.3 My best guess is that the hardware is either old or using a cloned Prolific chip. Install older driver to fix error/failure: 1. Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands: Product: AP1103 (AP1100) USB Serial Converter. Upon installation (Win7) device manager flags the driver as bad with the yellow! Device status is reported as "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. In case you suspect a counterfeit chip inside, you may also contact Prolific to provide the vendor information. zip driver file, then click double on the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Prolific. Prolific Technology is a IC design house company and ASIC design service provider for USB Smart I/O (USB to UART, Card Readers, External USB Drive). Step 2: Next, make a click on the PL2303 Windows Driver Download. Yesterday I purchased a USB to RS232 converter from a local electronics retailer. Follow the steps outlined below: Step 1: Go to the Prolific official website.
