Prolific PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller Driver Download
The PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller is a device manufactured by Prolific. You can unlock features and improve performance by updating its driver. This driver - "PL-2303.rar" - has been downloaded 1,449 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 115.2 KB.
Supported Models
PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
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Additional Notes
Should work with any Windows NT based OS, including Vista (that is the main reason I'm uploading this). I hacked the INF file so that it will work properly in Vista because the manufacturers site says that they will not release Vista drivers to end-users.
Uploaded By
Andrew (DG Member) on 6-May-2007
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How to Update PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller 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-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller 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.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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.