[chirp_users] With Windows 10, how do you change the driver for a prolific cable?
I recently tried to roll back the driver for a Prolific cable, but couldn't get my version of Windows 10 to allow this. The tab for "roll back driver" is grayed out. I tried to use the update driver, which I had downloaded the correct driver from Miklor, to load in. It kept saying that I had the best driver. Is there a workaround for this, now? I finally found my FTDI cable, and then didn't have any problems. But, I do have a couple of Prolific cables (no doubt fake), so, I would like to be able to use them. Thanks, if anyone has a solution.
Try uninstalling the offending driver from control panel then the system icon.
On Wed, Dec 29, 2021, 3:18 PM J. David Aten jdavida10@gmail.com wrote:
I recently tried to roll back the driver for a Prolific cable, but couldn't get my version of Windows 10 to allow this. The tab for "roll back driver" is grayed out. I tried to use the update driver, which I had downloaded the correct driver from Miklor, to load in. It kept saying that I had the best driver. Is there a workaround for this, now? I finally found my FTDI cable, and then didn't have any problems. But, I do have a couple of Prolific cables (no doubt fake), so, I would like to be able to use them. Thanks, if anyone has a solution. _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Dan at dgberry@gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
Hi David,
On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 5:18 PM J. David Aten jdavida10@gmail.com wrote:
I recently tried to roll back the driver for a Prolific cable, but couldn't get my version of Windows 10 to allow this. The tab for "roll back driver" is grayed out. I tried to use the update driver, which I had downloaded the correct driver from Miklor, to load in. It kept saying that I had the best driver. Is there a workaround for this, now? I finally found my FTDI cable, and then didn't have any problems. But, I do have a couple of Prolific cables (no doubt fake), so, I would like to be able to use them. Thanks, if anyone has a solution.
Follow the instructions here: https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php#install
This is what I have been using since 2012. The same basic concept works for Windows XP (driver v2.0.2.1) and Windows 7 through Windows 11 (driver v3.2.0.0) when your programming cable identifies itself as having a Prolific PL2303XA chip. The latest Prolific driver available works for the newer Prolific PL2303TA chips.
Jim KC9HI
David, First install the driver that is on the Miklor site. https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php#install Then follow the instructions on the miklor site /*Installing the Backdated Prolific PL-2303 Driver 3.2.0.0 */That should work for you on Windows 10. i just did it on mine./* */One more thing...Do you have Administrator privileges on your computer? Gonna need that. Dean KC9REN /**/ On 12/29/2021 4:50 PM, Jim Unroe wrote:
Hi David,
On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 5:18 PM J. David Atenjdavida10@gmail.com wrote:
I recently tried to roll back the driver for a Prolific cable, but couldn't get my version of Windows 10 to allow this. The tab for "roll back driver" is grayed out. I tried to use the update driver, which I had downloaded the correct driver from Miklor, to load in. It kept saying that I had the best driver. Is there a workaround for this, now? I finally found my FTDI cable, and then didn't have any problems. But, I do have a couple of Prolific cables (no doubt fake), so, I would like to be able to use them. Thanks, if anyone has a solution.
Follow the instructions here:https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Drivers.php#install
This is what I have been using since 2012. The same basic concept works for Windows XP (driver v2.0.2.1) and Windows 7 through Windows 11 (driver v3.2.0.0) when your programming cable identifies itself as having a Prolific PL2303XA chip. The latest Prolific driver available works for the newer Prolific PL2303TA chips.
Jim KC9HI _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Dean Berglund atdeanberg2044@gmail.com To unsubscribe, send an email tochirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
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