| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Error: Programmer not found" | Driver not installed or USB cable faulty | Re-run CH341SER.EXE . Try a different USB port (USB 2.0 preferred). | | "IC is not responding" | Bad connection or wrong voltage | Use SOP8 clip with short wires. Switch voltage to 3.3V. | | "Write failed at address 0x0000" | Chip is write-protected or defective | Check for a WP (Write Protect) pin; ground it or unclip/reclip. | | "Driver blocked by Windows 11" | Windows Defender enforced driver signing | Reboot, disable Memory Integrity in Core Isolation, then install. |
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