So as the topic says I have a problem finding the right driver for the nano3.
Its the first time i use the Arduino IDE and I installed it with the Windows installer and checked the box for the driver installation (the other ones too).
Windows recognizes the device but does not install the needed driver, the device is called "USB2.0-serial" under "Other devices" in the device manager.
I tried to download and install drivers, uninstalled the IDE and reinstalled it both with the Arduino connected and disconnected but none of this methods worked for me. I also havent found driver software at the Arduino Website.
That sounds like a CH340 device.
Make sure you run it as ADMINISTRATOR or turn off or ignore driver signing just in case it may want to throw a fit with it being Windows 8
PS dont plug them into a USB 3.0 port either stick to USB 2.0
Don't need to turn off driver signing or do anything weird to install ch340g drivers.
Its win 8...just covering all bases.
I know - I've used CH340G on both Win8 and Win10 (and win7, and XP). The driver installs fine.
Disabling the driver signing requirement is a right pain in the ass on Win8 and later, I had to do it for some half-assed VUSB device I was trying to get working. We shouldn't scare people off by saying they'll need to do it when they won't.
Odd cos my win 8 VM balked at it.
All turned off on the VMS 7 up to 10 as I only run Ardies in them and create dev.
Other real boxes i'm a little more careful.
Thanks a lot guys, worked fine for me!