Creating a Virtual Com Port on Your Laptop/
Notebook: 1. Open Add New Hardware (Start - Settings - Control Panels -
Add New Hardware).
2. Add New Hardware Wizard Introduction screen will appear.
Click “Next”.
3. Computer will search for connected devices. Either a prompt will
appear asking you to select a device from a list or it will ask you if
you want to search for new devices. If asked to select from a list,
click “No” and then “Next”. If not prompted, simply click “Next”. If
prompted to select from a list, the next screen will ask if you want to
search for new drivers. Click “Next”.
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.