USB-COM Driver 7.1.1
USBCOM Driver v7.1.1 (Jan 2023)
Release Notes
DATALOGIC USB CDC/ACM COM PORT DRIVER PACKAGE FOR WINDOWS (KERNEL-MODE USB SERIAL DRIVER)
Driver Characteristics
- USB-COM driver installer with support for HHS/FRS products, targeting 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems
- Signed and WHQL-certified driver (Microsoft attestation signing for kernel-mode driver compliance)
- USB-to-Serial (COM port) emulation support for USB devices
- Support for USB CDC/ACM compliant devices and selected non-compliant devices
- Uninstaller removes previous installations and related configuration changes
Certified Operating Systems
This driver complies with Microsoft requirements for digitally signed kernel-mode drivers using Microsoft attestation signing.
- Windows 11 (21H2) (x64)
- Windows 10 (21H2) (x64/x86)
- Windows Server 2019 (x64)
- Windows Server 2016 (x64)
- Windows 10 RS1, RS2, RS3, RS4
Installation Instructions
The driver package can be installed using one of the following methods.
Using the EXE Installer
- Run
DATALOGIC_USBCOM_v7.1.1_X64_86_setup.exe - If prompted, grant administrator privileges
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
Using the MSI Package
MSI installer files can be extracted using an archive utility such as 7-Zip:
- Right-click the
.exeinstaller file - Select Open with → 7-Zip File Manager
- Browse the archive to locate the
.msiand related installation files - Extract the files into a local folder
- Run the appropriate
.msipackage with administrator privileges and follow the installation wizard
Administrator privileges are required for all installation methods.
Fixed COM Port Assignment Guide
This driver includes an evaluation COM Port Assignment Co-Installer for Windows 10 and Windows 11, allowing fixed COM port assignment based on device Hardware IDs (VID/PID) via an external configuration file.
When no configuration file is present, Windows assigns COM ports automatically. The co-installer runs only during device installation and assigned COM ports remain persistent across reboots and reconnections.
Configuration File
The co-installer uses an external INI file:
datalogic_usbcom_cpa.ini
This file is not part of the signed driver package and can be modified without affecting driver certification or digital signatures.
Configuration File Location
C:\Windows\System32\datalogic_usbcom_cpa.ini
If the file is not present, Windows handles COM port assignment automatically.
Configuration Format
Standard Microsoft INI format with one or more mapping sections.
Example
[Mapping.VID05F9PID4204]
HWID=USB\VID_05F9&PID_4204
Ports=COM20
Mode=1
Installation Notes
Create the datalogic_usbcom_cpa.ini file
Copy it to C:\Windows\System32 before driver installation
Install the USB-COM driver
Changes made after installation do not affect existing devices (reinstall required to apply updates)
Logging
A diagnostic log file is generated during installation:
C:\Windows\Temp\comport_devcoinst.log
This log can be used to verify configuration parsing and COM port assignment behavior.
Known Issues
On upgrade scenarios from previous driver versions, some devices may not be recognized correctly and may require removal of the previous installation before reinstalling the driver
Disclaimer
These Release Notes are provided for informational purposes only. Although Datalogic has made reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, the document may contain inaccuracies or omissions. Datalogic assumes no liability for any errors and reserves the right to modify this information at any time without notice.