As Windows evolved from XP to Vista and eventually Windows 10 and 11, Prolific released newer drivers. However, these new drivers had a secret: they were designed to detect "counterfeit" or "clone" chips. If a user plugged in a cheaper cable with a non-genuine chip, the new driver would strike it down with the dreaded (This device cannot start) or a message saying the chip was "End of Life".
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chip, a widely used component for converting USB signals to serial communication for devices like radio programmers, GPS units, and barcode scanners. Google Groups The Counterfeit War The Proliferation of Fakes As Windows evolved from XP to Vista and