Go to > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart .

Open the Windows Device Manager to see exactly how your operating system views the hardware connection. Plug your iProg programmer directly into a USB port. Press Windows Key + X and select . Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) and Other Devices categories.

Connect the iPROG through a powered USB 2.0 hub with a minimum 2A power supply. This provides stable, clean power.

: Try a different USB port on your laptop. Faulty USB cables are a frequent cause of connection drops; replacing the cable has resolved many "not connected" or "unknown device" errors. Power Warnings

: Modern platforms like Windows 10 and Windows 11 enforce rigid driver-signing protocols that frequently block unauthorized clone software configurations.

Which specific (e.g., Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11) you are running.