Windows 10: USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11.

Discus and support USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a USB serial adapter. I can set the port parameters successfully using CMD and MODE command, and the port works as expected.But Device Manager /... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Geoff Cohen, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11.


    I have a USB serial adapter. I can set the port parameters successfully using CMD and MODE command, and the port works as expected.But Device Manager / Port settings does not show the correct parameters for the port, and changes entered here are not effective.Same for Windows 10 and 11.

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    Geoff Cohen, Apr 9, 2025
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  2. USB Ports

    Hi Homer,

    We'd like to ask a few questions to help us isolate this problem.

    • Have you tried connecting your device tracker to a different USB port on your computer?
    • If so, was it detected?
    • Did you receive any error messages?

    To address this issue, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps shared by Praveen Venogupal on this

    link
    .

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Apr 9, 2025
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  3. spapakons Win User
    USB Port Oddities


    Ok, let's see it with pictures step-by-step. First right-click on the USB device and select Update driver software:


    USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11. 47717d1485959446t-usb-port-oddities-replace-usb-drivers-step-1.jpg


    Then select Browse my computer for driver software (LAST option) :


    USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11. 47718d1485959446t-usb-port-oddities-replace-usb-drivers-step-2.jpg


    The select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer (LAST option) :


    USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11. 47719d1485959446t-usb-port-oddities-replace-usb-drivers-step-3.jpg


    Then select the standard driver from the list and click next:


    USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11. 47720d1485959446t-usb-port-oddities-replace-usb-drivers-step-4.jpg


    Click next/OK as required to complete installation. Repeat the steps for all Intel USB devices. Finally click on each USB root device and press DEL to delete it, reply YES when asked. After deleting all USB root devices restart the computer.

    I hope this is detailed enough...
     
    spapakons, Apr 9, 2025
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  4. Mala_S Win User

    USB COM port adapter in Windows 10 and 11.

    USB ports not working in Windows 10

    Hello ruthives,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    To address your concern, kindly help us with the below questions.

    1. What is the make and model of the computer?
    2. Do you read any error message when you connect the device to the USB port?
    3. Are you facing this issue with any particular USB port or with all the USB ports?
    4. Since when are you facing this issue?

    Your device is kept up to date with the latest features by automatically installing the updates in Windows 10. To narrow down the issue, let's go ahead and follow the below methods and see if it helps.

    Method 1: I would suggest you to follow the steps to diagnose and repair the USB ports from the article -

    Automatically diagnose and fix Windows USB problems.


    Method 2: Update USB controllers.

    • Right click on the Start menu and select Device Manager from the list.
    • Narrow down to Universal Serial Bus controllers and update all the USB drivers.
    • To update the drivers, right click on the each driver and select Update driver.
    • If that doesn't resolve the issue, I would suggest you to uninstall all the USB drivers from the device manager.
    • Reboot the PC and it will automatically pick for the latest drivers for your PC.

    If the issue persists, download and install the latest USB drivers available for your PC build from the
    manufacturer's website and see if it works.

    Hope it helps.

    Mala S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Mala_S, Apr 9, 2025
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Thema:

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