LOCOSYS Technology GPS Receiver (COM26) Driver

The LOCOSYS Technology GPS Receiver (COM26) driver enables Windows to communicate with your Locosys USB GPS receiver through a virtual serial connection. It is useful if the receiver appears as an unknown device, its COM port is missing, or your GPS software cannot access it.

Key Features

• USB device recognition: Helps Windows identify the receiver and make it available to compatible applications.
• Serial-port access: Provides the communication path GPS software uses to receive positioning data. The COM26 label identifies the assigned port; the number may change on another computer or USB connection.
• GPS application connectivity: Allows compatible mapping, navigation, and data-logging software to access the receiver when configured with the correct port and communication settings.
• Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Select a package that matches your Windows release and system architecture.

How to Install LOCOSYS Technology GPS Receiver (COM26) Driver

1. Check your system and device. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. In Device Manager, check the receiver’s hardware IDs if you need to distinguish it from similar Locosys devices.
2. Choose a matching package. Before starting your LOCOSYS Technology GPS Receiver (COM26) driver download for Windows, verify that the package supports your receiver and operating system. Choose a trusted free download, preferably supplied by the manufacturer.
3. Install the driver. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. Run the included installer, or open Device Manager, right-click the receiver, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Reconnect and verify. Follow any restart instructions, then connect the receiver. Look under Ports (COM & LPT) in Device Manager and confirm that it appears without a warning icon.
5. Configure your GPS software. Select the COM port currently assigned to the receiver and use the communication settings specified in its documentation. If you are comparing Windows 10/11 compatibility, note that Windows 11 is not included in the listed supported systems; confirm support before installing.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a connection issue or improves support for your system. Check that the latest version still supports your Windows edition before you update, especially on older computers, and retain a working driver package in case you need to roll back.