

Now Device Manager will show the updated driver (with no warning) and adapter is ready for use.Select the driver version 3.2.0.0 and click Next.A new window will appear showing compatible hardware as shown below: Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".zip driver file, then click double on the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Prolific USB to serial driver Windows 8. Step 2: Next, make a click on the PL2303 Windows Driver Download. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software". Step 1: Go to the Prolific official website.Go to Device Manager, right click on USB to Serial adapter name and select "Update Driver Software.".After installation is done, click Finish to close the installation wizard.Click Next, read the License Agreement terms carefully.Double click the executable file 2303 Win8 Driver Installer.exe.Īn installation wizard will open as shown below: Insert the CD in your system, go to CD Drive > 2303 all driver > WIN8. Now we need to install the driver from the CD you have got with USB to Serial adapter package.If the driver is installed properly, you will be able to use the adapter otherwise a warning icon will be present with the adapter name as shown below:Ĭontinue reading article if driver is not installed properly. Go to Device Manager and see under Ports (CoM & LPT) section, a device named "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" must be present there. Connect the USB to Serial adapter to the USB port of your Windows 8 PC/Laptop.USB to Serial adapter is available in Carrier Board Accessory Kit. This article demonstrates how to install driver for USB to Serial adapter on Windows 8.
