Prolific USB to Serial Driver 3.9.1.0 (Windows 10 x64)

The Prolific USB to Serial Driver 3.9.1.0 is a device driver for Windows 10 x64 enables communication between USB port and a serial interface via a Prolific PL2303 Chipset. Some setups require or have had better success with different versions of drivers. This 3.9.1.0 version of the driver is essential for various legacy hardware devices that rely on serial communication, such as modems, GPS devices, Two Way radios, industrial equipment, and other peripherals that do not natively support USB out of the box.

Driver version: 3.9.1.0

The 3.9.1.0 version is compatible with Windows 10 x64 (64bit based installations) of the Windows operating systems, this version is distributed as part of Windows official updates and can be located in the Windows Catalogue website.

Installation

Installation and Extraction of the 3.9.1.0 CAB File on Windows 10 x64

A CAB (Cabinet) file is a compressed archive commonly used for software installation and distribution on Windows operating systems. It contains multiple files and directories, often including system drivers, updates, or application data. 

Extracting a CAB File

1. Using File Explorer:
   • Navigate to the location of the CAB file using File Explorer.
   • Right-click the CAB file and select "Extract All..."
   • Choose a destination folder where you want the extracted files to be saved.
   • Click "Extract" to start the process.
2. Using Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" to open an elevated command prompt.

   • Use the following command to extract the CAB file:

     expand -F:* Path\To\Your\ser2pl_1_3dbe16179eb14581bd941d40b18fdaf19ed5d04f.cab Destination\Folder\

3. Using PowerShell:

   Open PowerShell as an administrator by pressing Win + X and selecting "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."

   Use the following command to install the CAB file:

   Add-WindowsPackage -Online -PackagePath "Path\To\Your\ser2pl_1_3dbe16179eb14581bd941d40b18fdaf19ed5d04f.cab"Installing a CAB File

4. Using DISM (Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool):
   1. Open an elevated Command Prompt by pressing Win + X and selecting "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."

   2. Use the following command to install the CAB file:

      dism /online /add-package /packagepath:"Path\To\Your\ser2pl_1_3dbe16179eb14581bd941d40b18fdaf19ed5d04f.cab