Driver version 3.2.0.0 (originally released around 2007) does not have this enforcement mechanism. It works perfectly with original, clone, and older PL2303 chips on modern operating systems like Windows 10 and Windows 11. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

3. Select "USB Smart I/O Controllers -->> USB to Serial/Parallel" 4. Select "PL2303 -- Driver & Software" <<-- for PL2303HXD chip. Microsoft Community Hub