⚠️ This is temporary. For permanent fix, ensure you use ST’s official signed driver (v1.5.0+).
John had used the STM32 Virtual COM Port driver on his previous Windows 10 laptop without any issues, but it seemed that the driver was not compatible with Windows 11. He tried to install the driver, but the installation process failed with an error message. stm32 virtual com port driver windows 11
Getting the driver to work on Windows 11 can be surprisingly tricky. While Windows 11 is excellent at automatically installing drivers for standard hardware, it often stumbles when dealing with the specific USB stack implementation on many STM32 Nucleo and Discovery boards. ⚠️ This is temporary
Connect on your STM32’s USART pins. Send data from a terminal – you should see it echoed back. He tried to install the driver, but the
Once replaced, Windows should now recognize it as a standard Serial Port without the need for vendor-specific files.
From that day on, John was able to focus on his project, enjoying the improved performance and features of his Windows 11 laptop, and the reliable communication with his STM32 board.