Drivers are required for a USB to RS232 adapter to function on Windows OS. Which drivers are needed to be installed will depend on the chipset that is used in the adapter, and there are several including Prolific, FTDI and others.
Consult the PDF file for additional guidance with driver installation. If drivers do not install, check for interference from security software and sufficient administration privileges.
How do I know if I need to update my Drivers? If you are unsure of whether or not you need to update your Drivers, or indeed which Drivers may need to be updated, you can run a Drivers scan using a Driver Updater (you will need to pay to register this to
Installing the Intel® FPGA Download Cable Driver on Windows Locate the Intel® FPGA Download Cable driver in \<Quartus Prime system directory>\drivers\usb-blaster.
You need to install driver first, prior to hardware installation. Do not connect the USB-to-Serial Adapter to the USB port of your computer, before you finish driver installation.