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FTDI chip Virtual COM drivers installation
To use the Virtual COM it’s necessary to install the FTDI chip drivers. Most of the modern systems is capable to install
the drivers automatically (like MS Windows 7, 8 & 10). FTDI devices will work with the following operating systems:
Here is a sample installation process on Microsoft Windows 10. Connect the new device to your PC’s USB port. You
should get the new hardware found dialog and setup as follows:
FTDI automatic driver installation process on Windows 10
Important: make sure to enable VCP support in the USB Serial Converter device driver properties (if disabled)
otherwise FTDI chip would not be visible as a standard serial COM Port but as a USB device only.
FTDI USB Serial Converter device on Windows Device Manager list and it’s advanced properties for VCP module loading.
Restart the device after changing the VCP mode in driver settings to load the virtual com port module. Additional new
device “USB Serial Port” should be found in ports. It’s possible to change the COM port number in advanced settings.
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