Sometimes Windows Update automatically reinstalls the old driver (2.0.0.114) because it is "certified" while your new driver is not.
Do not use third-party "driver updater" tools. They often bundle adware or install incorrect drivers.
Right-click the Start button > Device Manager > Look for a yellow exclamation mark or expand: Write down the manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Realtek,
Write down the manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Realtek, etc.).
A common real-world occurrence of this exact error was reported in 2023–2024 with Silicon Labs CP210x USB-to-UART Bridge driver. Users of ESP32 development boards, flight simulator peripherals, and some 3D printer controller boards saw: "Your driver version is 2
"Your driver version is 2.0.0.114. It is too low. Please upgrade. Download driver."
The cause: An update to the Arduino IDE or PlatformIO began requiring driver version 2.1.0.0 or higher to support new baud rates and DTR signaling. Users who had installed the CP210x driver from a CD-ROM years ago were stuck on 2.0.0.114. Write down the manufacturer (NVIDIA
Solution: Downloading the latest v2.1.0.0 CP210x Universal Windows Driver from Silicon Labs’ official website (or using Windows Update’s optional driver section) resolved the error for thousands of makers.
You do not need to hunt through Device Manager. Follow this exact order:
You might be tempted to click "Cancel" and continue. Don't. Running a driver this outdated can lead to: