Hello,

I'm using a GoldX GXMU - 1201 serial to USB adapter (latest drivers installed) to power my PFC throttle quadrant setup (originally supplied with serial connectors hence the need for the USB to serial adapter). When I was using windows XP Pro, I had no issues whatsoever with the adapter. However, when I upgraded my PC about a year and a half ago (currently an alienware Aurora R2 with windows 7 home premium 64 bit installed), I've experienced random crashes while using FS9 that I've narrowed down to the USB to serial adapter ( Is there any way to establish a hot key of sorts that would reset the prolific drivers for the USB to serial adapter? I plan to upgrade my PFC equipment late on in the year, but in the meantime, if I can find a temporary workaround to this vexing problem, I'd be happy till then. I've been told that windows 7 is very picky when it comes to USB to serial adapters, which I tend to believe since I've not had this issue with windows XP. If someone can offer a solution to this issue, I'd be very grateful. Thanks in advance. For further reference, the following comes up in the event log at the time of each crash:

The description for Event ID 54 from source Ser2pl cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer.

 

 

J.C. (MYNN)

Well,

 

I had the same problem and in the end, the only solution was to add a serialport to the back of my pc. In fact I was lucky that my motherboard had a spare connection and I ordered a separate backplate/connection and I never looked back.

 

Luc Brusselmans

Belgium

I had the same experience as Luc. Also - never looked back.

 

Frank

Hi again;

Ordered and received a new USB to serial adaptor (here's the link for anyone who's interested - http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=290)

So far, so good (meaning no crashes or weird behavior) after 2 weeks of continuous flying.

J.C.