What kind of drivers are required for Arduino IDE installation?

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I'm a beginner in embedded systems, and I'm trying to set up an ESP32 development environment on my Windows 11 machine. I've installed the ESP-IDF toolchain and followed a tutorial, the IDE is successfully installed, but I'm facing some challenges regarding the drivers.

Driver Installation: I'm having trouble installing the necessary drivers for the ESP32. Are there any specific drivers I need to install for Windows 11? I saw a video on and followed all the steps; the issue is not regarding the Arduino IDE but with the drivers.

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I was hoping to get a reply earlier, but since I didn’t, I want to leave a note for anyone else facing the same issue with the ESP32 on Windows 11. I am using this module https://www.theengineeringprojects.com/2020/12/esp32-pinout-datasheet-features-applications.html . For driver installation, ensure you download the correct drivers: CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP drivers from Silicon Labs or CH340 drivers from WCH.cn, depending on your board. After installation, check Device Manager under "Ports (COM & LPT)" to see if the ESP32 appears as a COM port. If not, try reinstalling the drivers, using a data-capable USB cable, or running the driver installer in compatibility mode for Windows 10. Testing with the Arduino IDE can also confirm whether the drivers and board are working. I hope this helps anyone encountering the same issue! I learn some points about the Arduino IDE through the study and saw some tutorials online.

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