Windows often has the driver in its database but hasn't activated it properly. Press Windows + X and select . Expand Ports (COM & LPT) .
The ACPI\PNP0500 or *PNP0500 identifier is a Plug and Play (PnP) hardware ID defined by Microsoft. It points directly to the standard serial port architecture. pnp0500 driver verified
Windows includes a built-in tool called . It monitors kernel-mode drivers to detect illegal function calls or system corruption. A "driver verified" status for PNP0500 means the serial driver ( serial.sys ) has passed integrity checks and is running in a secure, monitored state. Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) Windows often has the driver in its database