: You went to the official WCH.cn website (Nanjing Qinheng Microelectronics) and downloaded their latest CH340 driver for Windows 10.

Generally considered higher quality and more stable.

Visit the official FTDI Chip website (ftdichip.com) under the Drivers →right arrow VCP Drivers section. Step 3: How to Install the Driver on Windows 10

A highly common, lower-cost Chinese chip found in the majority of budget cables sold online today. How to Check in Windows 10:

For cables with an FTDI FT232 chip, download the official driver from .

). Following the correct driver installation allows the cable to emulate a COM port for software like 1. Identify Your Cable's Chipset

Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts. Accept the default installation folder.

Click . Under Advanced startup , click Restart now .