4. The following screen will alert you to the fact it will now search for
new devices. Click "Next". (Note: This may take several minutes
depending on your system. The screen may go black for a few
seconds. This is normal.)
5. When done, select "Next".
6. A list of device types will appear. Scroll down to:
Ports (Com & LPT). Click "Next".
7. A two-paned list will appear. On left under Manufacturers, select
"Standard Port Types". On the right under Models, select
"Communications Port". Click "Next".
8. You will be prompted to set up the properties and settings of the Com
Port. Leave values as defaults. Click "Next".
9. When completed, select "Next".
10. You will be prompted to restart. Click "Yes".
11. After restart, reinstall the USB-Serial Adapter onto the Virtual Com Port.
If Your Computer Does Not Boot Up After You
Install Your Com Port, do the Following:
1. Disconnect the USB-Serial Adapter. Boot your machine in Safe
Mode. (To do this, press "F8" when you first boot up. Press it
repeatedly until you get a selection screen, choose "Safe Mode").
2. After boot up, go into your device manager and select the Com Port.
3. Click "Remove". Follow the prompts and restart as normal.