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Hi

Driver cd of Usb to serial converter is lost, I do not know the make.model of the same.
Can somebody Help me? :sad:

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There is no single “generic” USB→serial driver that will magically work for every cable — the adapter contains a USB bridge chip and the correct driver depends on that chip. The quickest path is what suggested: inspect the adapter for any markings, then plug it in and read the hardware ID (Windows: Device Manager → device → Details → Hardware Ids; Linux: lsusb / dmesg). Copy the VID_xxxx&PID_yyyy string and look it up in the USB ID database to see the vendor/chip family. (usb-ids.gowdy.us)

Most adapters use one of a few common bridge chips. Typical sources for official drivers are:

  • FTDI (FT232 family — VCP and D2XX drivers).
  • Prolific (PL2303 family — driver packages and compatibility notes).
  • Silicon Labs (CP210x family — VCP/direct-access drivers).
  • WCH (CH340/CH341 family).
    Try the vendor’s driver package for the matching chip; modern OSes will often fetch drivers automatically if you’re online, but vendor installers/archives are the reliable source. (ftdichip.com)

Practical steps you can copy now:

  • On Windows: open Device Manager, grab the Hardware Ids string and search it.
  • On Linux: run lsusb and look for lines like:
    Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0403:6001 Future Technology Devices International, Ltd FT232 USB-Serial (UART) IC
  • If an official package exists, uninstall any previously installed driver, reboot, then run the vendor installer or “Update driver” → “Browse” → point to the extracted driver folder. If you can’t identify the VID/PID, paste the full Hardware Id into a search — it usually points straight to the chip/vendor. (learn.microsoft.com)

A few cautions: counterfeit or clone chips can cause driver conflicts (Prolific has compatibility notes) and in the past FTDI drivers caused problems with counterfeit parts, so prefer official vendor downloads and reputable sellers. If fast replacement is acceptable, and were right: buying a new cable from a known brand (FTDI/Silicon Labs based) is often the easiest fix. (arstechnica.com)

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Member Avatar for Catweazle

Inspect that device closely please, and report here any markings or codes that you might be able to see.

If people can't get some clue to the identity of the device, then it's difficult to see any help forthcoming. Can't locate a driver if you don't know what the device is, after all!

Member Avatar for vas_atul

Inspect that device closely please, and report here any markings or codes that you might be able to see.

If people can't get some clue to the identity of the device, then it's difficult to see any help forthcoming. Can't locate a driver if you don't know what the device is, after all!

Thanks for reply

Is there any generic driver available or I could get some site where driver
could be downloaded

Member Avatar for Catweazle

No. Not to my knowledge. Have you looked for any potentially identifiable markings as requested?

Member Avatar for whipaway

Instead of fussing and fighting with the thing, why not just buy another one for ten bux?

Member Avatar for Jason Guo

There is not generic driver... If you can not find the driver, buy a new usb-serial cable with the driver from data-converters.com

Member Avatar for Humanist

I mean, what's the score here. I have a Lindy USB to serial cable. Can I find a driver on the ENTIRE Internet?

I'm going to have to try one of the generics.

Member Avatar for mike61103

in need of a generic driver for a usb serial controller cord

Member Avatar for khushtar abbas

aluratek usb to serial convertor driver

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