The PL-2301 is a type of mouse manufactured by Prolific. Updating this driver fixes tracking problems, intermittent or no connectivity and can unlock some advanced features of your type of mouse. This driver - "wd_pl2301_v1642.zip" - has been downloaded 170 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.3 MB.
PL-2301
USB Bridge Cable
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98
wd_pl2301_v1642.zip (1.3 MB)
v1.6.4.2 (3-Mar-2003)
1.6.0.0 (2001-10-22) via .inf
PL-2301
PL-2301 Windows Driver for 98, ME, 2K, XP (PC-Linq v1.6.4.2)
Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 16-Mar-2006
To get the PL-2301 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 Prolific PL-2301 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 Prolific Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Prolific website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COINST.DLL | 4.0 KB | 29 Dec 2000 |
| Readme.txt | 643 bytes | 3 Mar 2003 |
| Setup.exe | 1.4 MB | 25 Feb 2003 |
| USBBC.INF | 2.5 KB | 22 Oct 2001 |
| USBBC.INI | 104 bytes | 18 Jul 2001 |
| USBBC.sys | 15.6 KB | 8 Jan 2001 |
| pl-2301.cat | 8.0 KB | 7 Nov 2001 |