Your USB driver should now be assigned to the new port. Close the ‘Device Manager’ window then re-open it. Click ‘OK’ to close the ‘Advanced Settings’, then the ‘Properties Windows’. Click on an unused port to change the COM port for your USB driver. In the ‘Advanced Settings’ window, activate the drop-down for ‘COM Port Number’ You will be presented with a list of ports. Open the ‘Port Settings’ tab and select ‘Advanced’.įig. Right-click the USB driver on the Ports list and select ‘Properties’.įig. Ĭhange the USB Driver Port Number in Device Managerįig. If you want to change the port number assigned to your USB driver, proceed to step 5.1 Change the USB Driver Port Number in Device Manager. If you are happy with the port number assigned to your USB driver, proceed to step 6.
The newly installed USB drivers will appear on the Ports list as above. Windows XP The path is: Start ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ System (you might need to set your Control Panel to ‘Classic View’) ⇒ Hardware ⇒ Device Manager ⇒ Ports (COM & LPT) Vista and Windows 7 The path is: Start ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Device Manager (you might need to set your Control Panel to ‘Classic View’) ⇒ Ports (COM & LPT)įig. The USB driver has been assigned a Com port.įind Out Which Communications Port the Operating System Has Assigned to the USB Driver
The ‘Found New Hardware’ notice will display in the system tray.įig. Choose ‘Finish’ to close the InstallShield Wizard.įig. Choose ‘Next’ to run the InstallShield Wizard.įig. If you saved the file, navigate to your save location and select the file ‘PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_ v1210.exe from the list and double left-click.įig. If given the option to ‘Run’, choose ‘Run’.įig. Depending on your Web Browser and preferences, you may see a screen like this.
Place your Software CD in the Disk Drive on your computer.Do not reconnect your cable until directed to do so in section 4.Ĥ1 Vine Street MAGILL SA 5072 Telephone: 08 8332 9044 Fax: 08 8332 9577 E-mail: Website: PL-2303 USB Driver Installation Follow the prompts to complete uninstallation of your existing driver. Open the ‘Driver’ tab and select ‘Uninstall’. Vista and Windows 7 The path is: Start ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Device Manager (you might need to set your Control Panel to ‘Classic View’) ⇒ Ports (COM & LPT) Once you have opened your Ports list, highlight the driver you want to uninstall, right-click and select ‘Properties’.įig. Navigate to your Device Manager, and open the Ports list: Windows XP The path is: Start ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ System (you might need to set your Control Panel to ‘Classic View’) ⇒ Hardware ⇒ Device Manager ⇒ Ports (COM & LPT). Plug your adaptor cable into the appropriate USB port. Uninstall any existing USB-RS232 drivers before installing the PL2303 driver. Uninstall Existing USB-Serial Adaptor Drivers Installation Notes for Prolific PL-2303 USB Driver for USB RS232 Adaptor Cable 1.