If you are developing custom software or using applications that communicate directly with the FT231X via a DLL interface rather than a standard COM port, you need the D2XX drivers. FTDI D2XX Drivers Support Supported Operating Systems
Windows tried to update the driver automatically but grabbed an incompatible configuration file. ft231x usb uart driver link
The you are trying to connect to (e.g., Arduino IDE, Putty, custom script) If you are developing custom software or using
Choose and select the extracted folder. macOS (OS X) ft231x usb uart driver link
Used for applications that need direct access to the USB device through a DLL. Installation Guide by Operating System
How to Install the FT231X Driver on Different Operating Systems Windows 10 & Windows 11