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PL2303 Driver on Windows 11 is Not Working [3 Fixes]
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Updated onMay 23, 2024
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The PL2303 cable is one of the most popular ones to connect serial devices to USB ports. But as is the case with any other, it too requires a functional driver to work effectively. However, several users have reported that the PL2303 driver is not working in Windows 11.
An issue with the driver is likely due to four reasons, corrupt state, outdated, incompatible, or there’s a bug in it. And, these problems can be easily eliminated with two quick and simple fixes.
Though if there’s an issue that triggers these, you will have to follow a different approach, as discussed in the last method.
Some users also reported seeingThis is not Prolific PL2303. Please contact your supplier, but we have it covered as well in this guide.
So, let’s find out what you can do if the PL2303 driver is not working in Windows 11.
What can I do if the PL2303 driver is not working in Windows 11?
1. Install a compatible driver version
If you realised, we haven’t installed the latest version of the PL2303 driver but an old one, since it is compatible with Windows 11 and works perfectly fine without throwing any errors.
You can try installing the latest version but if that doesn’t work, go ahead with this one as it has worked for most of the users facing the PL2303 driver not working issue in Windows 11.
Or you could simply use aspecialized driver updating software. A dedicated tool will automatically locate and install the best available driver for every device connected to the system.
2. Roll back driver update
If the PL2303 driver stopped working in Windows 11 after an update, could be both manual and an automatic one via Windows Update, reinstalling the previous version would help fix the problem.
3. Perform a system restore
If the PL2303 driver is not working in Windows 11 after following the steps here or stops working within a short while, something might be triggering the issue. To fix that, all you have to do isperform a system restore.
This is a quick way of getting the system back to a healthy state, otherwise, you would spend a lot of time identifying and eliminating the underlying cause.
By the time you reach this part, one of the methods listed here must have fixed the Pl2303 driver not working problem in Windows 11.
Also, if you are facing trouble getting it, find out how toinstall the PL2303 driver in Windows 11.
Tell us which fix worked and your experience with the PL2303 cable, in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
