My computer cant recognize "st-links" "Anymore" (win11)

[Broos]

I've been using my st-link for a long time and suddenly my computer stopped seeing it as st link. Please do not offer simple solutions such as updating drivers or deleting the device and reinstalling it. I installed the drivers from the official site, deleted them and tried to install them from a different location a few more times. I tried other st links and it sees them as unknown devices. In the driver update section it says there are no drivers suitable for this device. Of course there is. I used it for a long time and it broke for no reason. I researched and tried many solutions on the internet. I'm open to your suggestions.(edit:there is electricity flow in the st link, by the way.)

[Peter BENSCH]

Welcome @Broos, to the community!

what kind of ST-LINK do you use?

Can you please upload a photo?

Regards
/Peter

[Broos]

Thank you for your quick reply Peter. Unfortunately, the product is a clone, its photo is attached. I'm not sure about the model.I tried the original st link v2 and it was working. But I can't understand why it worked so long and doesn't work now. I didn't update or change anything.

[Tesla DeLorean]

>>Please do not offer simple solutions such as updating drivers or deleting the device and reinstalling it.

What, like using a driver who's vintage didn't care about fake/clone devices? Like FTDI or Prolific drivers that would purposely fail, or trash, devices which we deemed as counterfeit ?

 

I personally don't care for this level of pettiness, I think the pie is large enough for everyone to eat well..

 

The complex solution would be to disassemble and modify the driver, to patch out the behaviour you don't like..

[Broos]

Since you answered without knowing the situation, I count it as a tolerable answer.

I learned that this st link was fake after this problem occurred. I think I'll buy an original st link.

Thank you for your rude answer.

[Tesla DeLorean]

You're welcome