Microsoft maintains a catalog of exclusive drivers.

Many audio devices expose an “exclusive mode” in Windows; for other device types exclusive access may require vendor software or driver settings.

For audio devices:

  • Click Apply → OK.
  • In application audio settings (DAW, player), select the device and enable exclusive driver/API (WASAPI Exclusive, ASIO, or manufacturer driver).
  • For USB/serial devices requiring exclusive access:

    The PRP085IIIT is commonly identified by its USB Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID), typically belonging to Prolific Technology or a licensed clone manufacturer. It is frequently used with:

    Key point: Most generic drivers fail because the PRP085IIIT uses a non-standard or counterfeit chip signature. You need the exclusive variant—not the public Prolific driver.


  • Driver installs but device fails:
  • Driver installation fails due to signature:
  • Conflicts with in-box Microsoft driver:
  • Audio glitching/latency:
  • Revert to working state: