We have created a YouTube video showing exactly how to backdate your driver and solve the Code 10 (This Device Cannot Start) Issue. That means you have to backdate the driver to a previous version. However, the cable hardware pre-dates the latest driver. As you can see in our video (see below), when we first plugged in our Prolific cable, Windows installed the latest driver version. Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands: Product: AP1103 (AP1100) USB Serial Converter. The Prolific USB to Serial cable Code 10 (This Device Cannot Start) Issue is caused when the wrong driver is installed automatically by Microsoft Windows. In case you suspect a counterfeit chip inside, you may also contact Prolific to provide the vendor information. By The way, there’s a video at the bottom of this page… How To Identify The “This Device Cannot Start (Code 10)” Issue?Īs seen in this screenshot, to identify your issue with your Prolific cable is the “This Device Cannot Start (Code 10)” Issue, you simply need to open device manager, look in the Ports (COM & LPT) category and look for the orange or yellow triangle next to your Prolific device. We’ve thoroughly investigated this issue and found that the solution on this page is the best solution that works in almost all circumstances when dealing with the This Device Cannot Start (Code 10) issue. We or the computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide technical support for some or all issues that could arise from the usage of this generic version of software drivers.Over the last few years, mainly since the launch of MS Windows 8.1 and then MS Windows 10, some people have been having an issue with their Prolific USB to Serial programming cables. To avoid any potential installation incompatibilities on your OEM system, We recommend that you check with your OEM and use the software provided via your system manufacturer. However, computer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or software packaging they provide. The software drivers provided on this page are generic versions and can be used for general purposes.

System manufacturer - System Product Name (System Version) This download is valid for the product(s) listed below: Under the General tab, click Print Test Page. Be sure to select 'Printer Properties' and not 'Properties', or you will not see a Print Test Page button. The following operating system has used this driver: Printing A Windows Test Page Using Windows 10 Open 'Devices and Printers' right-click your printer click 'Printer Properties'. Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM43) is a windows driver.

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