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I tried re-installing the driver, unplugging it and plugging it back in, but my computer still couldn't find the COM port. I bought this to install onto a Vista 64-bit system. I finally rebooted my computer, and ever since then, this adapter has worked perfectly with no issues. I plugged it in and initially tried to use the included mini CD-ROM to load the drivers, but for some reason my DVD drive couldn't read it. So I let Vista find the drivers automatically and it installed the drivers easily.But it wouldn't work. It would've given it 5 stars if the driver installation had gone smoother. Other than that it works perfectly and I'm totally satisfied.
As I found during the FCC Part 15 Class A test - this product FAILS. Basically, this adapter works as advertised, but:1. It means that sales in the USA are illegal. This product is supplied with small CD that may not fit into slot of your CD driver. Then it will require you to copy the content to the different media that fits your computer.2. You still may use it for your own purpose but if you resell it it must comply with FCC.3. Installation was a little shaky - depending on the operating system, but I was able to use it in 2000, XP and Vista.
This item worked perfectly with my Garmin Etrex GPS. Simple plugged it in, Windows XP recognized and installed drivers. I did not even have to unwrap the drivers CD.
Had to play with the driver a little at first, but it works great now.
a good little device, does just what is stated in product info. Very useful for those old rs232 devices that some of us still have and use.
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