Windows 10: Arduino driver install is easy but occurs silently - people should know

Hi,I'm developing an air quality sensor array on Arduino. When I tried to connect my Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Arduino's USB port it seemed like nothing happened. The arduino.cc site didn't address Windows 11 at all.So I spent some time poking around and saw that the Arduino Uno's Led "L flashing. This indicates the blink program yet to be done by me was already operating on the Uno. I loaded the Arduino IDE and varied the blink interval and the code built and deployed fine.I spent an hour searching for a problem that did not exist.Hence this post. If it saves anyone time then th

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arduino uno Drivers conflict in Windows 10

Hi Clifford,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret for the inconvenience caused and we will try our best to resolve the issue.

This issue might occur due to some of the driver conflict.

I suggest you to uninstall the driver from device manager, download the latest USB driver for Arduino Uno form the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Uninstall the USB driver for Arduino Uno.

1) Press Windows key + x and select Device Manager.

2) Expand the USB controller.

3) Right click on the Arduino Uno driver and select
Uninstall.

Step 2: Download the USB driver for Arduino Uno form the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Refer to the below link:

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Ch340 driver for arduino won't install.

Tried numerous times to install the CH340 driver for an Arduino Nano. Installation fails each time. All Arduinos worked fine on my previous computer. This brand new one has the latest windows 10 (21H1), so something is different. I'd like to know how to fix it. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

USB driver not communicating with Arduino IDE

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

I understand you're having trouble with your Arduino IDE. The error message you're seeing can be caused by several factors. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Close Other Programs: Make sure no other programs are using COM11. Other software (like serial monitor programs or other IDEs) can block access if they are using the same port.
   
2. Run as Administrator: Try running the Arduino IDE as an administrator. Right-click the Arduino IDE shortcut and select "Run as administrator".
   
3. Change the COM Port: Try changing the COM port back to COM3 or to another port. You can do this in the Device Manager. Expand "Ports (COM & LPT)", right-click your device, select "Properties", go to the "Port Settings" tab, click "Advanced", and change the COM Port Number.
   
4. Update the Arduino IDE: Make sure you have the latest version of the Arduino IDE.
   
5. Reinstall the USB Driver: If the issue still isn't resolved, you might want to try reinstalling the USB driver. You can do this in the Device Manager. Expand "Ports (COM & LPT)", right-click your device, and select "Uninstall device". Afterward, unplug your device, restart your computer, and then plug your device back in. Windows should automatically reinstall the driver.
   
6. Check the Board and Port in Arduino IDE: Ensure the correct board and port are selected in the Arduino IDE. Go to Tools > Board and Tools > Port to check.
   

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue. If the problem persists, I suggest reaching out to Arduino's support community for more specific assistance.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist