Downloaded a FTDI virtual com port driver for windows 10/11 to set up a go board for fpga learning, but I can't access the port on tera term or DM

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I tried updating drivers and changing three different cables (micro USB cable), I tried doing the same thing to my other laptop, but no luck. I also tried going back to Windows 10, enabling hidden files, and adding legacy hardware but no luck.

After that, I uninstall the driver and reinstall it again. Checked their installation user guide.

Is it a cable problem or something else. I am looking for help.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered May 18 '23 at 06:32

Do you get have a visible COM-port when you right click This computer and select Manage?
One more step needed, can't remember what that final section to select is named

If not; look up the driver in there, right click it and select properties, then find [x] Load VCP and make sure there is a tick or cross as shown here.
VCP = Virtual COM port

I believe this is necessary for all FTDI-based VCP:s.

This is incomplete as I can't recollect the item names, hope it gives a hint on where to look at least

Downloaded a FTDI virtual com port driver for windows 10/11 to set up a go board for fpga learning, but I can't access the port on tera term or DM

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