Pl2303hxa driver windows 10 64

How to Install the PL2303hxa Driver on Windows 10?

If you have a USB to Serial connection, you will need the PL2303hxa driver to use it. Luckily, it’s free and easy to download. Read on to learn how to install it. In this article, we’ll show you how to get it working on Windows 10.

PL2303hxa driver is a USB-to-Serial driver:

When you’ve tried to install the PL2303hxa driver for Windows 10, you’ve probably run into a problem with this device. It might not work properly after you install Windows Update or another driver update. To fix the problem, you need to roll back to the previous version of the driver. To do this, you need to remove the PL2303 driver installation programs from your computer and any information (.INF) files that are associated with the driver. Once you’ve done that, you can install the new driver.

You’ll find this device in your Windows 10 installation by using the Device Manager. Click on the Device Manager and double-click on the PL2303hxa driver. You’ll notice that the driver version is 3.3.2.102. However, this version of the driver is not compatible with many devices. If you have a chip with a different serial number, you’ll need to install a new driver for it.

It’s required to connect a device to a serial port:

If you’re wondering how to connect a device to a serial COM port, you’re not alone. Many computers have a COM port that is reserved for a true serial connection, and not for USB. This port can be represented by bulky, grey cables with a DB9 connection on each end. While many computers are no longer equipped with serial ports, Windows 10 still reserves COM1 for this type of device.

The first step in connecting a device to a serial port on a Windows 10 PC is to locate the serial port on the system. This can be done through the device manager in Windows. This is the easiest way to find out what ports are available on your PC. You can find the serial port by searching “COM” in the device manager. If you find the port listed, click the COM1 port and choose 9600 for the baud rate.

It’s available for free download:

If you are using a USB-to-Serial Comm Port (USB-to-Serial) adapter cable to connect your computer to serial devices, such as PLCs, you can install the latest driver for this device from the Manufacturer’s Website. By default, Windows will install the appropriate driver for the connected device, but sometimes the driver does not install properly. If this happens, you may have to search for it manually.

Firstly, open the Device Manager and click on the PL2303 device. You should see a version in 2015 or 2021. If you cannot find this version, you can try manually updating the driver by selecting an older version. So, if the older version of the driver is not available, you can try downloading it again using the tip listed below. If the problem persists, you can try to roll back to an older version of the driver.

It’s easy to install:

To install the PL2303hxa Driver on Windows 10, you must first download the updated version from the official site. You can also use the automatic driver updater available in the Device Manager. It will automatically detect and install the latest driver for your computer’s connected devices. If you are not able to download the latest version of the driver, you can try using a dedicated driver updater.

So, after downloading the update, you will need to restart your PC in order to install the new version of the PL2303hxa driver. You may have to detach the USB connector and the serial adapter to proceed with the installation. Otherwise, you can also choose an older version of the driver and install it manually. So, the best way to install a driver is to follow the steps mentioned on the manufacturer’s website.

Download Driver Setup Program: 

NOTE:

• Windows 8/8.1/10 are NOT supported in PL-2303HXA and PL-2303X EOL chip versions.
• Windows 11 and higher  are NOT supported in PL-2303HXA/ TA/TB/HXD/RA/SA/EA (EOL chip version).
• Run PL2303 CheckChipVersion tool program in Windows XP/Vista/7 to check chip version.
• Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98 and Windows ME driver technical support are discontinued.
• Prolific recommends to use PL-2303GC chip.

Download:  PL2303 CheckChipVersion tool program  

Log-in to our Support webpage to download more files:

http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/CustomerLogin.aspx
Account: GUEST
Password: GUEST

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Warning Notice:
Please be warned that counterfeit (fake) PL-2303HX (Chip Rev A) USB to Serial Controller ICs using Prolific’s trademark logo, brandname, and device drivers, were being sold in the China market. Counterfeit IC products show exactly the same outside chip markings but generally are of poor quality and causes Windows driver compatibility issues (Yellow Mark Error Code 10 in Device Manager). We issue this warning to all our customers and consumers to avoid confusion and false purchase.

Please be warned that selling counterfeit products are illegal and punishable by civil and criminal courts according to the trademark, copyright, and intellectual properties laws and regulations. Prolific will take proper and severe actions to cease and confiscate these counterfeit products. Prolific also prohibits the distribution of any PL-2303 drivers (including download links) without written permission from Prolific.

Prolific advices end-users to only purchase

vendor branded cable products with company name contact information for service and support. Prolific does not sell cables with Prolific brand and packaging. In case you suspect a counterfeit chip inside, you may also contact Prolific to provide the vendor information.

Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands:

Product: AP1103 (AP1100) USB Serial Converter

Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Contact: Gary Chang
Tel: +886-2-8919-1200 ext. 349
E-mail: gary_chang@goodway.com.tw
http://www.goodway.com.tw

Product: Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (PL-2303HX Rev D chipset)

Plugable Technologies (USA & UK Direct)
Contact: Bernie Thompson
E-mail: support@plugable.com
http://www.plugable.com/

Product: Y-105 USB to Serial Converter

Tech-Top Technology Ltd. 

海林電腦科技（深圳）有限公司
Contact: Shovial Lam
E-mail: info@tech-top.com
http://www.tech-top.com/usb-to-serial-cable.html

Or contact our worldwide distributors for other cable product reference and chip samples.