WinChipHead USB-SERIAL Driver Download
The USB-SERIAL is a device manufactured by WinChipHead WCH. You can unlock features and improve performance by updating its driver. This version of "R340.zip" has been downloaded 12,159 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 51 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 68.4 KB.
Supported Models
HL 340
USB-SERIAL
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
Versions
1.12.8.2007.09 (2007-09-24) via .inf
Additional Notes
Driver for USB to RS232 cable. The
blue HL 340. Couldn't get the other
ones on the site to work before I
found the original installation CD.
Works for XP but can't comment on any
other OS.
Uploaded By
Tony O'Keeffe (DG Member) on 3-Jan-2009
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Archive created by free jZip.url | 58 bytes | 9 Apr 2008 |
| R340/SETUP.EXE | 57.3 KB | 16 Sep 2007 |
| R340/USBSER34.INF | 3.0 KB | 23 Sep 2007 |
| R340/USBSER34.SYS | 37.5 KB | 23 Sep 2007 |
| R340/USBSER34.VXD | 20.1 KB | 8 May 2006 |
| R340/USBSER98.SYS | 19.6 KB | 11 Jun 2007 |
How to Update USB-SERIAL Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the USB-SERIAL driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter WinChipHead USB-SERIAL into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the WinChipHead Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.