Problem with connection

Using Arduino IDE 1.x
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Good evening to everybody

I have a big problem with my Uno board.
Let's take a look from the beginning.

I have Windows 10 in my notebook. I've downloaded the IDE from the site. When i run the IDE and connecting the USB cable for the board to the Notebook, i choose Tools/ Port but this is not active, it can found nothing.

In another notebook with Vista system when i choose Tools/Port there's only one option (COM3), but i cannot upload the sketch on my board.

For both notebook, there's another problem. They don't recognize the device. I opened the control panel,using manual driver upload, as the tutorials show but still don't recognize the board

Where's the problem? :frowning: :frowning: :frowning:

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Is it a clone or a TRUE arduino.

If it is a clone you may need additional drivers for either CH340/341 or CP2102.

Quite often best to install drivers and on occasion the IDE with UAC turned down and ADMINISTRATOR privileges.

Bob.

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It is a TRUE Arduino.

I've just received an UNO Rev3, i'm trying to connect it but still not connecting..

Is there any problem with USB cable, or with the boards??

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TsCosta:
In another notebook with Vista system when i choose Tools/Port there's only one option (COM3), but i cannot upload the sketch on my board.

It may be a port that's not related to your Arduino board. If it is a true Arduino, then the port should be labeled "Arduino/Genuino Uno" in the Tools > Port menu.

Try this:

  • With the Arduino board unplugged from the USB open the Tools > Port menu and note the listed ports. If the Port menu is gray and disabled then that means there are no ports available.
  • Close the Tools > Port menu.
  • Plug in the USB cable on the Arduino board
  • Wait a little while for the Arduino board to connect
  • Open Tools > Port, the new port on the list is your Arduino board. In some cases it will have the name of the board next to the port name but this doesn't happen with all boards. If the Port menu is gray and disabled or no new ports appeared then that means your Arduino board didn't install correctly. You may need to install a driver.
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TsCosta:
For both notebook, there's another problem. They don't recognize the device. I opened the control panel,using manual driver upload, as the tutorials show but still don't recognize the board

We need a more detailed description of what you mean by this. Do you see any new device appear in the Windows Device Manager device tree after you plug in your Uno to your computer?

TsCosta:
Is there any problem with USB cable

That is fairly common. Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into the USB jack on the board and your computer. You can try using another USB cable to see if the original was damaged/defective, or charge-only.

TsCosta:
or with the boards??

Boards? Do you have multiple Uno boards? Are they both exhibiting the identical problems?