On Windows 10/11, you may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement to install this driver successfully.
1. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Crucial for Windows 10/11)
Click on the menu at the top toolbar and select Add legacy hardware .
Disabling secure boot protections on modern MTK chips to allow unauthorized flashing or repairs.
The Microsoft Update Catalog provides officially signed drivers that do not require disabling Windows security. This is the recommended source for both beginners and professionals.
The COM port number assigned by Windows (COM3, COM8, COM20, COM166, etc.) is dynamic and depends on system resources. The number itself is irrelevant; the key is the name “MediaTek USB Port_V1632”.
When active, Windows Device Manager identifies the device as or MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM (COMx) , where "x" represents the assigned port number. Why Do You Need the V1632 Driver?
Hold down the or Volume Up key (depending on the OEM) and connect the USB cable to the PC.
Newer MediaTek devices utilize secure boot sequences that require an exploit to bypass. Version 1.1632 is notoriously stable at holding the brief connection window required by bypass scripts to exploit the Boot ROM.
Executing commands that require direct, low-level access to the device partitions. Prerequisites Before Installation
If the exclamation mark remains, right-click -> Update Driver -> "Let me pick from a list" -> Have Disk, and point to the .inf file in the driver folder.