Subject: Troubleshooting "Device Not Connected" or "Hardware Not Found"
Device: iProg (Cloned/V2.0/V4.0 versions)
Verify Recognition: Once installed, the device should appear as a valid COM port (e.g., USB-SERIAL CH340 (COM3)). Note this COM port number.
Ensure that you've installed the latest version of the iProg programmer software.
Check that the software is installed on the correct drive (e.g., C:\iProg).
Verify that the iProg programmer drivers are installed correctly.
What is an iProg Programmer?
The Common Chipset: The WCH CH340 (CH340G/CH340C) is the most prevalent chip in cloned units.
The Failure Point: If the operating system does not install the specific driver for the CH340, it may treat the device as an "Unknown Device" or fail to assign a COM port entirely. Without a designated COM port, the iProg software cannot initiate the handshake.