Common Issues
A list of common issues with installation of USB drivers.
#1
Error: When trying to install newer drivers, this error comes up "service name already exists"
Solution:
step 1.
go to and delete this from your registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTSER2K
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTDIBUS
step 2.
reboot your computer
step 3.
install new drivers
Error: When trying to install newer drivers, this error comes up "service name already exists"
Solution:
step 1.
go to and delete this from your registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTSER2K
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTDIBUS
step 2.
reboot your computer
step 3.
install new drivers
