How do I download a COM port driver?

How to Install Drivers

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Open Device Manager. In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager.
Install Drivers With Device Manager.
Install Drivers Automatically.
Benefits of Updated Drivers.

How do I update my USB serial driver?

Option 1 – Manually

Open Device Manager. For Windows 10: Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
Expand Other devices and right-click your USB-Serial Controller D and select Update driver.
Select Search automatically for updated driver software.

Why is my USB to Serial not working?

Your not working Prolific USB to Serial driver problem could be caused by the corrupted, missing or outdated driver itself. So it would help if you update the driver to the latest version. You can update your Prolific USB to Serial driver to the latest version either manually or automatically.

How do I open a serial port in Windows 7?

Manually open a port for clients on Windows 7 computers

Choose Start → Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
Choose System and Security. The System and Security window appears.
Double-click Windows Firewall.
In the left navigation pane, click Advanced settings.
Open a port for incoming communication.

How do I find my serial port Windows 7?

1) Click Start. 2) Click Control Panel in the Start menu. 3) Click Device Manager in the Control Panel. 4) Click + next to Port in the Device Manager to display the port list.

How do I turn my USB into a serial port?

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Go to the Control Panel.
Click on System.
Click on Device Manager.
Right-click on the USB adapter under Com Ports and click on Properties.
Go to the Port Settings tab and click on Advanced.
Select a com port number that is compatible with the GUI software.
Click OK.