Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

A word of advice, ignore the installation instructions that came with the cable. Simply plug in the cable and let Windows locate and install the appropriate driver automatically (make sure your computer is connected to the internet). It took several minutes of waiting but Windows eventually found a driver and installed it. No COM port issue or yellow exclamation point in Device Manager after that. If you have it already installed, uninstall it and let Windows find the driver automatically. That should resolve any issues.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It works on my XP laptop. It does not work with my Vista laptop. Installed 2600183.exe, July 2006 rev. Still did not work with Vista. How about a new driver Radio Shack?

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have been using these cables on multiple XP Pro and Vista machines for about two years to interface with industrial equipment. The cable works flawlessly, assuming you download and install the latest software from right here on Radio Shack's website BEFORE you insert the cable into a USB port. [@]This cable is rugged, dependable, and never lets me down.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I cant get a com port number at all. using XP. I install from the D drive. Shows up under programs. tried 3 differnt usb ports. Just show up under "other" in Device manager with a yellow sign and an exclamation mark in the center over the folder name. I have uninstalled from programs and then re-installed. I am using an older type computer called an emachine. I was successful several weeks ago installing this driver on a toshiba that is about 1 1/2 years old. I would appreciate any help you can provide. In a remote town with only an [...]. Desperate for this to work by Tues evening.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I need this serial to USB cable to attach Singer XL5000 embroidery sewing machine.. Worked with XP but does not have an appropriate driver for vista.
(The computer is new and the old XP laptop is dead.
Unable to locate a driver on any site I could access on my computer
Windows refered me to the cable manufacturer. I sure hope you have a driver up your sleeve !

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I use it to connect my Garmin GPS to my PC

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This adapter ALWAYS works! The only setting that might need to be changed manually is the default COM port number. The automatic installation sometimes sets a COM port number above the 1-4 range. For software and hardware that requires a COM port setting in the 1-4 range this can be done in the Control Panel>System>Hardware>COM and LPT port section. Highly recommended!!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I also got this cable to transfer embroidery designs since my new computer has no serial port. After following Rick's instructions for installing under Vista using XP compatibility, the cable did install properly but listed as Com port 7. My embroidery software only listed 4 com ports. After searching on the internet, I tried using different USB ports and did get one that listed as com port 4 with the cable. It is now allowing designs to be transferred to my Pfaff embroidery machine. THANKS, RICK!!!! I would only recommend this cable to people who are tech savy.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It's the user not the cable. It is also the operating system and not the cable. Once Vista has gone the way of Windows Millenium Edition it will be obvious. This cable works perfectly and is designed well. In the product description it clearly states, not compatible with Vista for obvious reasons: It will take some effort to get it to work. Just stick with XP or go with Linux.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I got this cable to be able to transfer embroidery designs from my computer to my Singer sewing machine. I've followed all of Rick's instructions and have tried many other's as well and the problem I have is that I get no port when my sofware for transfering wants one. I'm using a null cable and this cabel to attatch it to my new computer. As it is now, I have 2 computers on my desk and would really like to get it down to one.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Thanks to Rick for taking the time to post those instructions for getting this cable to work on Windows Vista. We never would have found a solution on our own!! You're a life saver!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

That was a GREAT tip Rick from NC suggested.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Could not get it to work with Vista

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I love this cable. I originally bought a cheap, foreign cable on an auction site. Didn't work at all. Then I bought this one. Works perfectly. I use it with my car tuner to update, and have no issues at all. Also worked great with my OBD-2 scanner. Can't speak on other peoples Vista issues, because I use Windows XP SP2/SP3. Never changed over to Vista due to compatibility issues with other software.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

By following Rick from cruising the east coast in NC instuctions I was able to over come garmin's hurdles and Radio Shack's marginal software to utilize my garmin legend with vista. Rick you're on it DUDE!Chalk two up for the good guys.
Wild Bill Clarkston,MI

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I can't get this thing to work. I've tried other suggestions on this review list and it won't read on my modems, my computer doesn't recognize the hardware, and finding help in the instruction sheet is impossible unless you call someone. I felt like this product was a waste.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

The version I bought came with Vista drivers and I can't get it to work. It's worked a few times but very inconsistent.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Here's how to get the out-of-box cable to work with Vista:
-Do not plug cable into USB yet
-Go to Start->Help, and search for "compatibility wizard"
-Select "What is program compatibility"
-Select "Click to open program compatibility wizard"
-At welcome screen click Next
-Insert the CD/DVD that came with the cable, but do NOT plug cable yet
-Shut down any autorun option should you see it
-Ignore any Explorer windows referring to the Radioshack USB Serial Driver, and close them
-Get back to the compatibility wizard
-Select "I want to locate program manually" and click NEXT
-Click Browse and navigate to the drive containing the Radioshack driver CD/DVD
-Select the program on the CD/DVD, click Next
-Select the needed level of compatibility
---I had it running previously on XP SP2, so I selected that
-Slog thru the Vista dire warnings and Vista will
install the driver correctly
-Restart your computer when advised
-NOW, Plug in the USB cable with attached device --Vista will detect the USB device, complete the driver installation, and your device should now work.

It works great for me. I am running Nobeltec marine navigation software aboard my liveaboard boat. I had it running fine on XP SP2 using a GPS with the cable as input to Nobeltec. Initially I could not get it to work with Vista, but the above procedure worked wonderfully. I now have electronic charting working with Nobeltec on Vista.

Chalk one up for the good guys!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I've tried some cheaper USB to Serial connectors and this one worked right away.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Thanks to the reviews I got it to install on Vista by setting it to XP SP2 compatible.

Pretty sad when you have to read what others say to figure it out. Vista has been out for sometime now and you can hardly buy a computer now without it. Why doesn't RadioShack have an update thats easier to find? Belkin's is MUCH easier to install - if you want to avoid a headache buy theirs.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I tried to install on a Vista machine to connect my Garmin GPS, but it only works some of the time. Need a supported driver, which hasn't been provided yet.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Works very well for a Serial port on a laptop running XP used to upload firmware and software via a serial port but drivers will not load in Vista

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have a Radio Shack Pro 2052 scanner that I wanted to see if I could reprogram for the Southeast reband for trunking. Couldn't reprogram it, but the cable and software worked as advertised. I'm getting a gender changer for my Bearcat 996 to program it.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I installed the CD .exe in XP SP2 compatible mode. After software installed (1 digital signing warning), I plugged in cable. Worked flawlessly. Worked again when I changed USB ports. I'm using a Compaq laptop. I've seen USB to serial cables a lot cheaper on the web, but was afraid of Vista issues, so I decided to spend based on reviews here.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

See Roberts Works with Vista - it works fine

This will work with Vista. There are a few loops that you have to jump through. First if you have a XP system install it on that first then search for ser2pl. Copy the files to a flash drive and then plug the cable in your Vista system. Use the device manager to install. Click in reinstall driver. Browse for your flash drive and then open. It will install and work perfectly!!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Do we see a trend? Hey Microsoft wake up and fix your new OS. This gets old when everytime they change the OS nothing works. I bet it's not the radio shack cable that has the problem.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

You must right click the USB Driver Icon then go to properties. Under compatibilty switch it to Windows XP Service Pack 1 or 2. Program then was recognized by Vista. Works slick. Thanks Radio Shack Nice Product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

No driver updates have been added for Vista

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

As somebody meantioned here you just need to let Vista search for it, and fail. Then run Windows update and it will be found. Click on "View available updates" and make sure that the driver are selected. Download and install, and it works. It's digitally signed. Came up as COM20 on my laptop. Radioshack should update their driver cd that comes with the product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This installed without a hitch. Ran the intsall program as XP SP2 compatible - plugged in the USB end and Vista recognized it as COM4.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Tried to use it with my Garmin map program.

Blue screen shut down.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I brought the adapter last year a system with XP. I purchased a new tablet PC this year (2008) with vista and after installing software from disk, it did not work. I follwed the directions below from another posting on this site and it worked. THANKS....

This will work with Vista. There are a few loops that you have to jump through. First if you have a XP system install it on that first then search for ser2pl. Copy the files to a flash drive and then plug the cable in your Vista system. Use the device manager to install. Click in reinstall driver. Browse for your flash drive and then open. It will install and work perfectly!!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

No amount of: re-loading, changing of compatibility modes, altering sequence of installation procedures, plugging in or not plugging in the device, or getting new drivers could get this thing to work with Vista Home Premium running on an Hp Pavillion a6110. Egg-on-face: To RS for not providing or checking their installation procedures, not updating their software, and not posting in a prominent manner the efforts of those people who have made it work and what it took to do so (That's free product research they are providing you guys!) Also to Microsoft for devising such a convoluted and poorly conceived system for adding new gear to a machine.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This will work with Vista. There are a few loops that you have to jump through. First if you have a XP system install it on that first then search for ser2pl. Copy the files to a flash drive and then plug the cable in your Vista system. Use the device manager to install. Click in reinstall driver. Browse for your flash drive and then open. It will install and work perfectly!!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I just wish there was a plug and play version, at first I thought it was a SMART device and had drivers in it that would load up, lost the disc months ago of course, keep having to come back and download.Not a bad product, but [$] is a lot to pay for a simple cable.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

will work with vista ,just load drivers and the
use device manager to find and load to proper comm
port,took me a while ,but it will work

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

junk wont work without new driver so make 1 already doesnt work with vista

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Piece of trash that doesn't work on Windows XP. The downloadable driver doesn't even work. [$] wasted

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

There are a lot comment's that this Adapter would't work with XP. But a friend bought it and work's good using it to program STB. Did not have any trouble installing the included CD with the drivers.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

After you allow Vista not to find the device drivers, do a Windows Update and you will find the device driver there.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Must change to XP - SP2 in compatibility tab to run under Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Bought a second one today to use with a Unbuntu 7.10 project. The one I bought a year or so ago, I never got working with XP... Gave Unbuntu a shot and it worked... Ubuntu does not recognize the vendor and product IDs, but it does recognize it as a USB to serial converter and that is all I need... These seem to have lower RF noise than others I've worked with.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Have had nothing but problems with this product for the past year on xp and now I have to buy a new one from elsewhere because there is no update for vista with it! [...].

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Product should state what it is compatible with. Not compatible with Vista and no way to know this prior to purchase. $38 wasted.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Package needs to state Vista incompatiblilty!!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Older models of the same part worked with Linux. I bought two new ones and neither worked with Linux. I also had to install a new driver to use it with XP. I can only conclude they changed the chip set and kept the same part number. Not a good idea.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

good product, easy to install. we use these almost daily to connect to routers, and other equipment and have never had any problems. works much better than the ones other big box stores sell. it works on more equipment. very durable, been in my tool bag getting beat up, but it still works every time.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I used this product to upload medical data from my home laptop computer to my physician and other medical professionals. It worked well.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Upgraded my laptop from Windows XP Prof (worked okay)to Vista 32 and this usb serial cable does not work. I see no updata disk from Radio Shack. What a waste. Radio Shack needs to update the disk for Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Slow & no update software.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have had this device in service for about 4 years now on XP. My new computer is Vista and it didnt work. Thanks for the postings on running it as a XP compatable program!!! Doing that solved all the problems. Works fine now. R.S. should just post that info on the website. It would make things better.

As for the product I have used it in the field. It has never failed to work. The cable has held up in some harsh enviroments. Other than the Vista issue I would say it is perfect for what I do.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Our company uses these things like crazy. We've had some that were missing the CD but found it easily on the website. IT DOES HAVE VISTA ISSUES but a little search found a very easy fix. We made a CD with the fix on it and have it running on about 25 VISTA machines (basic to ultimate VISTA). If you are not very driver savy stay away... but we have 250+ of these that are in operation and have never had one fail or NOT work at all.[...]

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

THIS SUCKS ITS NOTCOMPATIBLE WITH VISTA [...] GIVE US THE DRIVERS FOR VISTA.........

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Works with Vista run as Win XP SP2 compatible. I bought this USB to Serial adapater when Vista wasnt an option about 3 years ago...works perfect on my new laptop!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

As others have mentioned. No CD with product. After Googling for an hour I came across a link to where on the Radio Shack website you could D/L the drivers. (Not very easy RS!)http://support.radioshack.com/soft.htmLook for file 260-0183.exeAlthough it says it's for W98,W98SE and WindowsME, it worked fine for my WindowsXP. Although I have just had this one day, it's working so far. Hope this helps future buyers of this product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Too bad Radio Shack can't write a simple driver to keep their cables like this compatible with OS upgrades like Vista. Worked ok on XP and lower OS. I was using it on my gps and now am not sure what to do. Time to do more research I guess.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This product requires a CD to install the drivers, and unfortunately for you, it does not come with the CD. The instructions say, "put the CD in the drive" And yet, no CD is in the packaging, or in any of the other packages in the store. [...]

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Had this cable with my Alienware XP laptop to terminal service into our equipment, always worked great. Got a new Alienware with Vista Ultimate, read the reviews that it wouldn't work and was bummed. Found the review to run in XP compatible mode and it works like it used to

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

this driver software is non compatible to windows vista, even in compatibility mode. further more, there is no website on the disk to go to and get update version and [...] has no listings or links on there website for updated versions. Very disappointed with [...] and product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Do as suggested below for running it as a XPsp2 program and it will work fine on Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Lack of serial ports on my laptop running Windows XP caused me to try one of these as a replacement for a NULL modem cable.

Installing the driver software allows the device to present itself as a virtual COM port to the OS.

I was able to bind my terminal program (similar to hyperterminal) to the new COM port and use it to access a command terminal.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

At first I thought this would not work with Vista, but I was wrong. Also saw the reviews that it would not work, but I can tell you it does work with Vista.
To install, don't let autorun run, stop it and view the file on your cd player. Right click on file and select to run in compatable mode as XP spII. Then double click file to start install and just folow instructions given.
Mine now works perfect just as expected it should. If you don't follow this it will not work with Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Not only can I not get this to work on Win XP Pro, their is no support to help get this product to work.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This item is not VISTA compatable. The store will tell you it is but it is NOT! It works sometimes on XP. It depends on the day lol.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Not vista compatable. Don't bother with it.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

i like the idea butthe unit is very limited

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Not Vista compatable at this time. The drivers will load sucessfully from the CD to Vista but when you plug in the hardware and Vista tries to find the drivers and install them it fails.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

this is useless piece of garboage [...],its useless under vista and pretty often does not work under some xp. do not even think about buying it. [...]

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Tried [...] on my Vista computer and I couldn't get it to work. Downloaded the new drivers from the web and tried it again. Still no luck with Vista. After much frustration, I tried installing on my old XP and it worked just fine. No problems. Obviously they just have not perfected the Vista drivers yet. I will be returning it to the store.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

The none of the drivers worked and my IBM thinkpad running Windows XP pro. I tried the supplied CD and downloaded from the RadioShack website but to no avail. I would recommend against purchasing this product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I am taking it back and recomend that no one ever purchase this item . R.S. shame on YOU

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I was told to go online to download something that will work with XP... but the site is for another make ("star") and not this cable... I can't seem to get any help on this.. I'd suggest NOT buying this cable ... buy the "star" brand they sell..since I think that cable will work... so far I've wasted almost [$] on this thing.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I use this under Windows, but mostly under Linux. In Linux, the device works fine without the need for any drivers. It shows up at /dev/ttyUSB0.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

had some problems loading the drivers on my Vista OS until I read scooty's review on 7-31-07 and now it works fine. thanks Scotty!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Spent way too much time trying to get this to work and recieved no results. Many people have had success using methods from earlier reviews, but I have not. I followed [...] posts to no avail. As stated earlier though, it does make a great leash.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Initially I was having issues with my computer recognizing the cable even after I installed the software without looking at the instruction sheet. After I unplugged everything, uninstalled the software, and rebooted I then followed the few steps of instructions exactly and everything worked perfectly. I am using a computer with Windows XP Pro.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have had this adapter for 2 years now and it is more widely compatible than any other serial/USB adapter I have ever used. Not 100%, but then some of the compatibility problems are at the other end of the line, so don't blame every failure on the adapter (you know who you are Allen-Bradley).

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Worked well to add a serial port to my PC with Windows XP SP2. The only thing was that Windows complained about the driver not being certified. Driver installed quickly and effortlessly.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I was ready to take this back to Radio Shack after a afternoon of searching for a Vista driver. Then I looked on the Radio Shack site and saw Scott's post on 7/31/07. I tried his recommendation and in a few minutes I was up and running. This product does work on Windows Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I really panicked when I saw all the messages that this cable wasn't compatible with XP, much less Vista, which I have on my laptop. So I took the advice of Don P from Discovery Bay, CA on 5/4/2007 and followed the instructions supplied by Rick D from Sequim, WA on 3/12/07, for using the cable's CD-rom with Vista's compatibility function. The drivers loaded without a hitch. Now I haven't actually used the cable at this point, but unless I'm even less computer-savvy than I thought, there's no reason why it shouldn't ...Right?

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Even easier than Rick D from Sequim, WA post on 3/12/07. Just right-click on the installer program on the CD, select Properties, Compatability tab. I wasn't able to enable "Run this prog as Admin", but just enable "Run this prog in compat mode": Win XP SP2, and it loaded no problem at all on my Vista laptop. Installs at COM 4 port.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Still trying to get it to work with VISTA. Probably going to return it to the store. Save your money. There are other cables of similiar nature out there. [...]

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Can't you just have the drivers to download for your operating system, without the .exe I've used several different manufactures and they have all worked great. Yours to much of a pain to even bother with.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Have installed 8 of these for different people and no problem on any OS, Everyone has install on COMM 4.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

will not work with xp everytime i plug it in it askes me to install driver. I install driver. Then unplug and plug in again. it asks me to install driver again. i install driver again. it says driver already installed. i reinstall driver. unplug and plug in again so it will recognize the cable.... install driver.. this thing is better suited as a dog leash.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Purchased from RS on 7/17/07. Driver on CD: "Radioshack USB to Serial Driver.EXE" file dated 3/21/2007 crashed and would not load on laptop running fully patched (as of 7/17/07) XP SP2. Downloaded "updated" driver from RadioShack.com, file "2600183.exe" dated 7/26/06. This file also crashed and would not install. Taking item back. Would not recommend for XP or any other OS as product does not seem to be supported.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

The Drivers on the disk ARE NOT compatable with Windows XP. If your computer uses Windows XP, do not buy this cable.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Cable is too long and box is too large. Only seems to work when it feels like it. NO VISTA drivers and no updates?!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

We have used about 8 of these constantly for a few years now to test field instruments. Never ever had an issue, which is more than I can say for many other brands of USB/232 adapters.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Won't work with XP x64, or any other x64 os. :( Ok, I got this cable to work on windows 2003 enterprise. I needed it to attach my APC UPS to a computer with no Serial Port... However, I could never get this to work with Longhorn, or any x64 OS. including x64 XP. So to add to the "will not work with" list add any 64 bit windows os. How can you say this is windows compatible if you don't subject the product to the MS Hardware compatibility tests?

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Vista Compatibility: I followed the instructions supplied by Rick D from Sequim, WA on 3/12/07 and it works just fine. Previously used it on an XP system with no problem.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I travel and often need to connect this to existing audio and video equipment. It has worked flawlessly with every serial device I have connected it to. The only problem I have had is occasionally the driver needs to be reinstalled. Keep a copy of it on your hard drive.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Read back in the posts. People ARE getting this cable to work with Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Work perfectly with W2K and XP. I use it to program Basic stamps. Never had an issue.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Doesn't work with Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Drivers do not work with Vista and the cd containing the drivers is hidden in the packaging. Sales staff very helpful but still it doesn't work for me. Thanks

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Can't speak to the Vista or MAC issues -- only used it on XP and 2000. Yes, you can change the COM port assignment, and I've found this to work with more devices than about any adapter I've used.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Drivers do not work with Vista

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

No configuration for port number. Therefore unsuable for me. Need a setting for port com2: During install windows complains about signature. Overall: Oldfashioned stuff.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Shipped drivers do not work with Vista. Updated drivers do not work with Vista.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It's okay on Windows, but there are no drivers for Mac OS. WHY? A cable just shouldn't be an issue!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Does not work w/Vista - comes up with - Dvr. installed that is not compatible with your computer. Even when u install the disc. it still cannot find the Dvr. in question

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I am now using this cable with "Vista" Go To:http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=155296 and follow dean's instructions. IT WORKS FINE ! You can also google :USB to Serial dean: if the link above will not work.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

NOT VISTA COMPATIBLE! I got this for my new Vista laptop, only to discover that it's not compatible with Vista!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Update: With much difficulty, it will work on Vista but not with the included software. Vista instructions: http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=155296 Vista driver: http://www.floridaprobe.com/usb_install.htm

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I GOT IT TO WORK WITH VISTA!!! Right-click on the installer program on the CD, select Properties, Compatability tab. Enable "Run this prog in compat mode": Win XP SP2, and also enable "Run this prog as Admin". It then installs at COM 4 port and RUNS!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

DOES NOT WORK WITH VISTA!!!! THEY DO NOT OFFER VISTA UPDATED DRIVERS

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

driver software needs to be update so windows vista can work.Works good on xp. Tim

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

New updated driver are useless.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have purchased this cable as it was only one of a few tried that actually mated with Sharp copiers to do Firmware upgrades. Install was flawless with CDROM disk.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I downloaded the USB drivers from RadioShack.com after geting a new computer and then discovering I lost the disk. The drivers downloaded effortlessly and they loaded fine on my Windows XP SP2 machine. I was also able to connect to several devices via RS-232 text protocol with no problems! Way cool USB adapter!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Windows XP Home SP2. Cable works. Driver works perfect. Like a sharm! Installation was smooth. I'm using it for Cisco Console port. I cut the serial connection and crimpled RJ45 jack - perfect solution. Couldn't find anywhere else setup like that. Price should be twice less, though. Go for it!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Drivers are useless for XP SP2

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Driver doesn't work in Windows XP (Home SP2). "Updated" driver on website doesn't work either.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

The driver - SER2pl.sys - caused blue screen crashes with XP. Deleted the driver. No more crashes. Unreliable product.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Works great in Linux! No extra drivers needed. It shows up at /dev tyUSB0

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Works perfectly on win2k and XP. I like the additional cable at the DB9 end.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Package did not include install disk. Returned for replacement, but all in store product did not have an install disk. Store sales did not know anything about the product. I don't have a 3.5" floppy anyway. Seems to be almost obsolete. Need to provide a cd rom or Plug and Play.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Radio Shack should pay the customer $40 if they can actually get this to work in less than one hour. Every other manufacturer seems to distribute a plug n play USB-serial device, but not Radio Shack. Drive an extra hour to buy on from a real computer store. You will save time on istallation. This may as well be a paper weight.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Cable worked great. All I had to do was find the right comm port to use. Worked great for loading fuel maps into power commander.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This is a very poor product. Got it working the first time I installed it but then it failed to work after rebooting the computer. I had to completely uninstall and then reinstall it - still no success. Also it requires a re-installation of the driver if you plug it into a different USB port on your computer. Then it moves to a new COM port so you have to watch out for that. Upgrading the driver is difficult - does not tell you it was succesful - better do a manual check on the driver files to see if the dates changed on them. Also when it is working it may not talk to older devices like a regular COM port does.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have made this work on most XP boxes. I have had to go in to the USB pots, find the USB-to-serial device and note which port it is installed on. Multiple installs will consume multiple ports until you can't get it to function. The solution is to go back to the USM ports, delete COM ports that are tied up unnecessarily, and then access with the port now shoring. Worked for me every time, but a hassle of a procedure. Also, can't find the driver download easily on the Radio Shack site - bummer!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

As others have stated, it does not work with my OEM loaded XPhome laptop. This is not a certificate problem, it is an incompatible driver.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It installed on Windows XP on COM 4, not COM 3 like the manual suggested. The connection loaded correctly once. After a reboot, the item stopped working. After uninstalling/rebooting, I could never get the software to load correctly on any COM again. The device is not Windows XP friendly.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Unable to install on my month old computer. When downloading drivers from CD-ROM I get the message InstallDriver.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. I tried downloading drivers from Radio Shack site and get the same message. I have rebooted my computer 6 different times trying to the drivers to work. Back to Radio Shack it goes.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It works...it works. No problems installing onto my Toshiba XP Pro Tablet edition! If you read the instructions, it tells you about the windows warning. That is a standard windows warning and shouldn't freak anyone out. The unit now comes with a CD to install so no problems there. Using it to download LM1 datalogging information from my race car.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Cable worked OK after I installed it But after restarting the computer it would shut off and reboot when I opened the port. After two "auto restarts" I pulled the cable to bring up the computer to delete the program. Reinstalled and got the same results. How about a software patch? Also mine worked on COM4 not 3 as in the manual. I'am using XP for what its worth.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Windows XP balked at the driver that was provided with this cable. A warning appeared that said, "Windows strongly suggests that you abort the installation of this program." I chose the option, "CONTINUE ANYWAY" and the driver was totally incompatible with XP. Looking at the system information, the COM PORTS showed the cable connection with an "!" imposed on it, indicating it was not operable. No solution was found and the cable was tossed into the dust bin.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I don't understand why people are having such an issue with this item. I have been running it for close to 2 years now without a problem. I recently switched jobs and had to reload the software. The driver is easy to find if you go to the Product Support tab on the screen. It runs great under XP also. I give this item 2 thumbs up!!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I have been using this for over a year, in an industrial enviroment, with XP. It has worked very well for me. Today I downloaded the driver again as I had misplaced it. I have had no problems at all with this unit.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Unable to use the cable. It comes with software on floppy disk. New laptops like my Compaq no longer have floppy disk drives. I could not find a software download on Radio Shack Website. I guess I'll have to return it for a refund.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Does not works with XP.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

I realize other people have had problems with this and XP, but I found if you install the driver software before you connect the cable, it works perfectly. Also, if you have plugged it in without previously installing the software, you may have assigned an innappropiate driver file and should remove the association in device manager. Basically, if you follow directions and install the software before attaching the cable, all should go well.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

This cable worked a few times. This would not install on my XP machine. I have tried and tried to reinstall to no avail. I simply can not get this cable to work with XP.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Use on a Dell laptop and Desktop without difficulty. Asked for driver CD first few times I used it so I kept a copy of the drivers files in a subfolder in Documents. Now works flawlessly.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

We've had 60+ of these running on Windows XP for about a year and a half on client machines, controlling PTZ cameras. They work fine with XP/SP2, and are plug-and-play. Never had a problem with any of them in 18months...

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Does not work with windows XP.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Doesnt work!

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Once installed the cable provides extremely fast serial communications, ease of use and is an overall great value. Installation can be troublesome even on an XP machine, but it will install and work flawlessly.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Does not work with XP.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

It just does not work for actual serial communications. Plain and simple. It may work in applications where twine is not available to tie something up.

Comments about RadioShack 6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable:

Very good cable in allowing the user to connect between a USB only pc and older serial port devices. Works on Win98, XP and Win2000. Recommend connecting cable before turning on pc. Also, keep a copy of the driver in a sub folder just in case.