wch.cn WCH-Link SERIAL how to download and install the driver

WCH-Link SERIAL is a Ports device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by wch.cn. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is USB/VID_1A86&PID_8010&MI_01.

1. How to manually install wch.cn WCH-Link SERIAL driver

1. Download the setup file for wch.cn WCH-Link SERIAL driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 1.6.2023.05 dated 2023-05-10.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be quite easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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wch.cn applied a digital signature to this driver.
File size of the driver: 12373 bytes (12.08 KB)
Driver rating 4.8 stars out of 84374 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. How to install wch.cn WCH-Link SERIAL driver using DriverMax

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the wch.cn WCH-Link SERIAL driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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