In the software settings, select the matching COM port and set the baud rate (the default is typically 9600 or 19200 ). Click or Open . Troubleshooting Common Software Issues

With the application running and the device linked, you can execute basic reading and duplicating tasks. Reading an Existing Card

Run all downloaded .zip or .exe files through an updated antivirus scanner or an online tool like VirusTotal.

Run the setup executable (e.g., PL2303_Driver_XP_Win7_Win10.exe ).