USB-Serial driver

[Al H]

I have a device that has a serial connector for connecting to my PC, XP
SP2. Is there a simple way to connect this to a USB port, since my PC does
not have a serial port? I have a basic USB-Serial cable, but I seem to need
some sort of a driver for this. Any help, especially freeware, would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Al

 

[Woody]

You need the drivers for the USB-Serial adapter. Go to the manufacturers web
site and see if they are there. Otherwise buy a new adapter with drivers.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have a device that has a serial connector for connecting to my PC, XP
SP2. Is there a simple way to connect this to a USB port, since my PC does
not have a serial port? I have a basic USB-Serial cable, but I seem to need
some sort of a driver for this.

They normally come with a driver. Perhaps you've misplaced it.

If it has a brand name, go to the brand's support site and downoad the
driver.

Any help, especially freeware, would be greatly appreciated.

You need the driver for the device. Search the web and you should be able
to find a downloadable driver.

Alternately, get a new adapter; they aren't expensive.

HTH
-pk