: Unplug the adapter and plug it back in. Your computer should now recognize the device without the Code 10 error. Troubleshooting & Verification
If the device still shows an error in the Windows Device Manager, follow these steps to verify the driver version as recommended by RF HAMDESIGN : : Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section.
: Inside the extracted folder, run the "PL2303 Code 10 Fix" application. This will install the necessary legacy drivers and place a shortcut on your desktop. Execute the Fix : Double-click the PL2303 Code 10 Fix Shortcut . Plug your USB-to-Serial adapter into a USB port. Click Continue within the program. DMDCH1-0145-pc.zip
: Double-click on "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port".
The file is a driver package specifically designed for the Prolific PL2303 USB-to-Serial adapter . It is primarily used to resolve "Error Code 10" issues on Windows systems by rolling back to a stable, legacy driver version (v3.3.2.102). Installation Guide : Unplug the adapter and plug it back in
in Device Manager, or is the adapter not appearing at all?
: Once the process finishes, reboot your computer to apply the changes. : Inside the extracted folder, run the "PL2303
: Locate the downloaded DMDCH1-0145-pc.zip and extract the contents to a folder on your desktop.