I got my end of life PL-2303 HXA USB serial converter to work on Windows8 64bit by doing the following. Visit the prolific site and get the following driver.
- Old Prolific Driver
- Prolific Usb To Serial Driver Windows 8 64 Bit Code 10
- Prolific Usb To Serial Driver 3.3.3.114
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
- Dear Customers, We are glad to announce the release of our Windows 8 WHQL driver for PL-2303 USB-to-Serial/UART Controller. The PL-2303 Windows 8 driver can also be downloaded automatically via Windows Update.
- The Prolific USB Driver Update Utility is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Prolific USB model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver.
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From your issue description, I understand that you are receiving error: Code 10.
The Code 10 error code is generated when Device Manager has insufficient information or the error that is bubbled up by the device drivers is not recognized by Device Manager. Additionally, this error may occur when one of the drivers that the device needs does not start.
I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. Not to worry, we will do our best to help you.
I would appreciate if you could answer the following question:
1.What is the make and model of your computer?
2.Have you connected any device to the USB port? If yes, what is the make and model of the device connected to the USB port?
Let’s follow these methods and check if it fixes the issue.
Method 1: Install all of the updates available for your computer.
Old Prolific Driver
![Usb Usb](/uploads/1/2/6/1/126156138/824716052.jpg)
Method 2: Update the drivers.
I would also suggest you to refer to the following article and perform the steps mentioned under “Update driver” section.
For your reference:
Note: Information provided in the article holds good for Windows 8 also.
Hope this helps. If the issue persists or if you have any Windows related queries please get back to us. We are happy to help you.
After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Prolific USB Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your USB driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
Find Prolific USB Device Drivers by Model Name or Number
How to Update Device Drivers
There are two ways to update drivers.
Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.
OR
Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your USB and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers automatically
The Driver Update Utility for Prolific devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and USB model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Prolific, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.
Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Prolific will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
- Download the Driver Update Utility for Prolific.
- Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
- Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
Prolific Usb To Serial Driver Windows 8 64 Bit Code 10
Option 2: Update drivers manually
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Prolific USB downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific USB model and your PC’s operating system.
Prolific Usb To Serial Driver 3.3.3.114
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Prolific USB Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.
After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
How to Install Drivers
After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
- Power off your device.
- Disconnect the device from your computer.
- Reconnect the device and power it on.
- Double click the driver download to extract it.
- If a language option is given, select your language.
- Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
- Reboot your computer.